Russia's Government and Culture

What type of government does Russia currently have?

• Democracy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Federation

• Theocracy

In Russia, each state is tied to the central government in which city?

• St. Petersburg

• Moscow

• Vladivostok

• Kazan

How is Russia’s president chosen?

• Appointed by the premier

• Elected by a majority vote every six years

• Chosen by the Duma

• Inherited through family lineage

Who appoints the premier (head of government) in Russia?

• The people through a vote

• The president with the Duma’s consent

• The military

• The Supreme Court

How does Russia’s government limit freedoms?

• By preventing international trade

• By restricting movement between cities

• By cracking down on freedom of expression, assembly, and speech

• By banning all forms of social media

What advantage does Russia have due to its vast physical size?

• It has more trade routes than any other nation

• It has access to a large number of natural resources

• It has the largest population in the world

• It is immune to global economic trends

Which of the following is NOT a major natural resource found in Russia?

• Oil

• Gold

• Wood

• Fishing

What happened to businesses under Soviet communist rule?

• They were privatized

• They were taken over by foreign companies

• The government took ownership of all businesses

• They became part of a global free market

What is one reason the Soviet economy struggled in the latter half of the 20th century?

• Over-reliance on the tourism industry

• A lack of natural resources

• The prioritization of production over innovation

• The failure to create collective farms

What type of economy does Russia have today?

• Traditional economy

• Mixed market economy

• Command economy

• Free-market economy