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WorksheetsPolitics, Economy, and Culture of Russia
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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
Can Russian states act independently in local affairs?
Yes, they have absolute control
Yes, but with limitations
No, they are completely controlled by Moscow
Only with the permission of the president
During the communist rule, what did the Soviets do to businesses?
Privatized them
Took ownership of all businesses
Encouraged foreign investments
Allowed free trade
What is the primary language spoken in Russia?
English
Russian
French
German
How many ethnic groups are there in Russia?
50
186
250
100
Which of the following is NOT a natural resource found in Russia?
Oil
Diamonds
Coffee
Wood
Is the Russian government considered limited or unlimited?
Limited
Unlimited
Monarchical
Anarchic
Who appoints the Premier (head of government) in Russia?
The Duma
The people
The president
The Supreme Court
How does the Russian government compare to the United States government?
Both are unitary states
Both have a federalist form of government
Both are absolute monarchies
Both have socialist governments
What type of economy does Russia currently have?
Free-market economy
Command economy
Mixed market economy
Socialist economy
What effect did communist economic policies have on the Soviet Union's global market presence in the latter half of the 20th century?
They improved innovation
They led to global economic dominance
They prevented excelling in global markets
They had no significant impact
