Politics, Economy, and Culture of Russia

What is the legislative body of Russia called?

• The Senate

• The Congress

• The Duma

• The Parliament

What type of government does Russia have today?

• Monarchy

• Federation

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

What is the chief of state in Russia known as?

• Chancellor

• Prime Minister

• President

• General Secretary

What type of farms were created by the Soviets?

• Private farms

• Collective farms

• Cooperative farms

• International farms

How often are presidential elections held in Russia?

• Every four years

• Every five years

• Every six years

• Every seven years

What is a result of Russia's vast physical size?

• Limited natural resources

• An advantage in the amount of natural resources

• A small population density

• Difficulty in governing

What has been a trend in Russia since the election of Vladimir Putin?

• Increased freedom of expression

• Decreased government intervention

• Crackdown on freedom of expression

• Expansion of the private sector

What type of government was discouraged during the middle part of the 20th century in Russia?

• Democracy

• Theocracy

• Communism

• Religion-based government

What are the two primary sources of income for the Russian economy?

• Technology and Services

• Manufacturing and Agriculture

• Tourism and Retail

• Energy and Mining

Which religion is primarily found in Russia?

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Russian Orthodox Church

• Roman Catholicism