6SS World Studies Ch 7.3-4 Quizizz

Russia has a _____.

• constitutional democracy

• parliamentary democracy

• presidential democracy

• a constitutional monarchy

Russia's governing system in which the central government oversees relatively independent states is known as a _____.

There are some who would say the office of the president of Russia has too much power.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

This is true, particularly the president's ability to choose the prime minister and disband the Federal Assembly.

The rights of Russian citizens are guaranteed by their constitution.

• True

• False

Today, Russia has a mixed economy that leans toward _____. (Be prepared to compare this to the Soviet and US economies!)

Answer explanation

While the current Russian economy is not as command as the USSR's economy, it is more controls than the US's economy, which is more free-market.

Most Russians work in which industry?

• service

• agriculture

• industry

• technology

While Russians value education and have a high literacy rate, the country still has a high poverty rate and low standard of living.

• True

• False

Russia struggles with _____, or dishonest behavior, among its government officials.

Answer explanation

Note that many governments struggle with corruption, but it is of particular concern in Russia.

Russia has a policy of _______ that shields its industries from foreign competition.

What is Russia's currency?

• the euro

• the shekel

• the yen

• the ruble

• the rupee