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The state and political system of Russia

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The official name of Russia is …..

a)

Russia

b)

 the Republic of the Russian Federation

c)

    The Russian Federation

d)

USA

2.

What are the national symbols of the Russian Federation?

a)

a two-headed eagle

b)

   the national anthem

c)

the national flag

d)

all the mentioned above

3.

What are the three branches of the federal government in Russia?

a)

Legislative, executive and the interest groups

b)

Legislative, executive and the press

c)

Legislative, judicial and the people

d)

Legislative, executive and judicial

4.

What is the main legislative body of the Russian Federation?

a)

the Russian Congress

b)

the Federal Assembly

c)

the State Duma

d)

the Council of Federation

5.

Which body represents the executive branch of power in Russia?

a)

the Congress

b)

the Parliament

c)

the Government

d)

the State Duma

6.

What does the Government of the RF consist of?

a)

the President and the courts of RF

b)

the Chairman of the Government, the Federal Assembly and the courts of the RF

c)

the Chairman of the Government, the Council of Federation and the State Duma

d)

the Chairman of the Government, Deputy Chairman of the Government and federal ministries

7.

What are the two chambers of the Federal legislative authority in Russia?

a)

the Federal Assembly and the State Duma

b)

the House of Lords and the House of Commons

c)

the Federal Assembly and the Council of Federation

d)

the Council of Federation and the State Duma

8.

What term of service are the members of the State Duma elected for?

a)

6 years

b)

4 years

c)

5 years

d)

3 years

9.

Who is the head of state in the Russian Federation?

a)

President

b)

The Queen

c)

The Prime Minister

d)

Deputy

10.

What is the term of office for the President of the RF?

a)

5 years

b)

4 years

c)

 3 years

d)

6 years

11.

The President of the Russian Federation is elected by…

a)

The people

b)

The Federal Government

c)

The Federal Assembly

d)

The Chairman of the Government

12.

Who declares the state of emergency in Russia?

a)

The President

b)

The Chairman of the Government

c)

The police

d)

Not stated

13.

What is the Emglish equivalent to the word "главнокомандующий вооруженными силами"?

a)

The deputy

b)

The Speaker

c)

the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces

d)

the monarch

14.

What is another term commonly used for the “Chairman of the Government of RF”?

a)

the Chief Minister

b)

the Prime Minister

c)

the President

d)

the Vice-president

15.

Who represents the judicial branch of power in Russia?

a)

The State Duma

b)

The Federal Assemble

c)

The Supreme Court 

d)

The Council of Federation

16.

The Constitution of Russia, which governs the country, was adopted on...

a)

December 25, 1993

b)

December 1, 1992

c)

December 24, 1993

d)

December 12, 1993

17.

What is the leading and major political party in Russia?

a)

The Democrats

b)

The United Russia

c)

The Conservative

d)

Nothing

18.

Who can Veto laws passed by the Federal Assembly?

a)

The State Duma

b)

the Federal Government 

c)

The President

d)

Not stated

19.

The Duma consists of … deputies.

a)

540

b)

450

c)

400

20.

How many subjects are there in the Russia Federation since the new regions    have been officially accepted to the Russian Federation?

a)

86

b)

89

c)

85

d)

83

21.

What is the main function of the judicial branch in Russia?

a)

to apply the laws

b)

to control the government

c)

to make laws

d)

to administer justice

22.

The State Duma is elected by....

a)

by the President

b)

by the population

c)

by the Prime Miinister

23.

The Chairman of the Government in Russia is…..

a)

appointed

b)

invited

c)

elected

24.

Who can declare laws unconstitutional?

a)

The Supreme Court

b)

The Head of state

c)

The Constitutional Court

d)

The Prime Minister

25.

Who can veto laws passed by the Federal Assembly?

a)

The Chairman of the Government

b)

The Deputy Chairman

c)

The people

d)

The President

26.

Who appoints the elections of members of the State Duma?

a)

The Accounting Chamber

b)

The Government

c)

The President

d)

The Ministry of Justice

27.

What is the leading and major political party in Russia?

a)

The Conservative party

b)

the Republican party

c)

The United Russia

d)

The Apple

28.

What is the voting age in Russia?

a)

14

b)

17

c)

20

d)

18

29.

The english equivalent to the word "избирательные участки"

a)

the ballot

b)

the secret ballot

c)

the polling station

d)

the voting booth

30.

Who is responsible for conducting federal elections and overseeing local elections in the Russian Federation?

a)

The State Duma

b)

The Central Election Commission

c)

The Council of Federation

d)

The President