Quiz on Russian Government and Politics

What type of government does Russia officially have under its 1993 constitution?

• Federal Republic

• Communist State

• Socialist Democracy

• Monarchy

What was the purpose of the Sovereign Internet Law passed in Russia?

• To increase public access to global websites

• To promote faster internet speeds

• To block content disapproved by the government

• To make internet free for citizens

How did the 2020 constitutional changes affect Russia's presidency?

• Eliminated presidential term limits entirely

• Increased voting rights for citizens

• Extended the number of terms a president could serve

• Reduced presidential terms to four years

What was a key impact of President Putin’s leadership on Russian citizens' freedoms?

• Increased opportunities for public protests

• Greater access to international trade

• Enhanced voting rights for all adults

• Restrictions on freedom of speech and internet use

Which branch of Russia’s government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Federal

What major event led to the creation of the Soviet Union in 1917?

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The Cold War

• The Bolshevik Revolution

• The rise of the Romanov dynasty

What global competition took place during the Cold War between the Soviet Union and the United States?

• Trade embargoes

• Space exploration

• Arms reduction treaties

• Territorial expansion

Who is the current president of Russia?

• Vladimir Putin

• Mikhail Gorbachev

• Boris Yeltsin

• Joseph Stalin

What major economic system did the Soviet Union follow during its existence?

• Capitalism

• Feudalism

• Socialism

• Communism

What was the significance of the 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union?

• It brought economic stability to the region

• It ended global communist movements

• It led to the independence of multiple republics

• It expanded the Soviet Union’s power globally