The Russian economy is largely dependent upon the
a. value of the ruble.
b. level of steel production.
c. price of oil.
d. price of coal.
e. creation of a new technology sector.
Q. 2The Duma is a relatively weak institution because
a. the president can reject its choice for prime minister.
b. so many convicted criminals are elected to it.
c. it has no way to vote no confidence in the prime minister and cabinet.
d. the reformed Communist Party has been in control and has ignored the president.
e. Duma members, competing for a place on the next presidential ballot, have refused to cooperate with oneanother.
Q. 3The most important house of the Russian legislature is the
a. Supreme Soviet.
b. State Duma.
c. Central Committee.
d. Secretariat.
e. Federation Council.
Q. 4One possible method currently being used to reduce certain oligarchs' power in Russia is
a. higher tax rates.
b. criminal prosecution.
c. nationalization of industries.
d. travel restrictions.
e. prohibiting them from running for elected office.
Q. 5The new oligarchs differ from their predecessors in that they are
a. loyal to Putin.
b. loyal to Yeltsin.
c. loyal to Gorbachev.
d. less wealthy.
e. not politically connected.
Q. 6The Russian president
a. is chosen by the Duma in a two-ballot process.
b. cannot be impeached.
c. shares power with the Duma's choice for prime minister.
d. can issue decrees that have the force of law.
e. has to deal with a highly decentralized regime.
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