AP Comp Gov Russia semi-presidential system practice questions
This study set contains practice questions for the AP Comparative Government exam focused on Russia's semi-presidential system, including key terms, structures, and functions.
Quiz(64 Fragen)
1. Which of the following best describes the primary function of the executive branch in Russia?
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Political Structures(16)
What are the two main branches of government in Russia?
Executive and Legislative branches.
True or False: The president has the power to dissolve the Duma.
True. The president can dissolve the State Duma under certain conditions.
Fill in the blank: The head of government in Russia is the ____.
Prime Minister.
What is the role of the Federation Council?
It represents regional interests and approves legislation.
Compare the powers of the president and the prime minister.
President: oversees foreign policy, armed forces. Prime Minister: manages domestic policies, government operations.
What is a key function of the State Duma?
To propose and vote on legislation.
Cause → Effect: Why might a president veto legislation?
To block laws that conflict with their policy agenda.
Which body initiates federal legislation in Russia?
The State Duma initiates federal legislation.
True or False: The Prime Minister must be approved by the Duma.
True. The Duma must approve the president's nominee for Prime Minister.
What are 'federal subjects' in Russia?
Constituent entities like republics and territories with some autonomy.
What is the relationship between the president and the prime minister?
The president appoints the prime minister, who manages the government.
How many members are in the Federation Council?
There are 170 members in the Federation Council.
What is the term length for the president of Russia?
The president serves a six-year term.
Fill in the blank: The ____ conducts constitutional oversight.
Constitutional Court.
What is one power exclusive to the Federation Council?
Approving or rejecting presidential decrees related to martial law.
What is the role of the Constitutional Court?
To interpret the constitution and protect rights.
Political Actors and Parties(16)
Who is the current President of Russia?
Vladimir Putin has been in power as President since May 7, 2012.
What is the primary political party in Russia?
United Russia is the dominant political party, supporting the policies of Vladimir Putin.
True or False: The Prime Minister has more power than the President.
False: In Russia's semi-presidential system, the President holds significant power.
Fill in the blank: The Prime Minister is appointed by the _____ and approved by the _____ .
President; State Duma.
Compare the roles of the President and Prime Minister in Russia.
President: Head of state, controls foreign policy. Prime Minister: Head of government, oversees domestic policy.
What major role does the Federation Council play?
The Federation Council represents regional interests and approves federal legislation.
Identify the party that opposes United Russia.
The Communist Party of the Russian Federation is the main opposition party.
What is the role of the State Duma?
The State Duma is the lower house of parliament, responsible for initiating legislation.
True or False: Political parties in Russia have equal representation in the Duma.
False: United Russia holds a majority, limiting opposition influence.
Who was Prime Minister before Mikhail Mishustin?
Dmitry Medvedev served as Prime Minister prior to Mikhail Mishustin.
What is the significance of the Just Russia party?
Just Russia promotes social justice and represents a moderate alternative to United Russia.
Cause → Effect: The rise of United Russia's power led to _____ .
Increased consolidation of political authority and reduced opposition.
What role do regional leaders play in Russian politics?
Regional leaders manage local governance and influence national policies through the Federation Council.
Identify a key feature of Russian political competition.
Elections often favor established parties and limit the effectiveness of challengers.
Who are the oligarchs in Russian politics?
Business magnates with significant influence over political decisions and policies.
What is the role of the Central Election Commission?
It oversees elections in Russia, ensuring compliance with electoral laws and procedures.
Elections and Voting(16)
What is the main electoral body in Russia?
The Central Election Commission (CEC) is responsible for overseeing elections in Russia.
True or False: Presidential elections in Russia are held every four years.
True. Presidential elections occur every six years, as established by constitutional amendments.
Fill in the blank: The President of Russia can serve a maximum of ___ consecutive terms.
Two consecutive terms.
What are the two main types of elections in Russia?
Presidential elections and parliamentary elections.
Compare presidential and parliamentary election processes in Russia.
- Presidential: Direct popular vote. - Parliamentary: Proportional representation and single-mandate districts.
What is the voting age in Russia?
The legal voting age in Russia is 18 years.
Cause → Effect: What happens when a candidate receives more than 50% of votes?
They win the presidency outright; if not, a runoff election is held.
What electoral system is used for the State Duma elections?
Mixed electoral system: 225 seats from proportional representation and 225 from single-member districts.
What is the role of observers in Russian elections?
Observers monitor elections to ensure fairness, though their effectiveness is often debated.
True or False: Voter turnout in Russia is often above 70%.
True. Voter turnout has frequently exceeded 70% in recent elections.
What can citizens do if they suspect electoral fraud?
File complaints with the Central Election Commission or appeal to courts.
Name a major political party involved in Russian elections.
United Russia is the dominant political party in Russia.
True or False: Regional elections in Russia are less significant than federal elections.
False. Regional elections can significantly influence local governance and politics.
What is a key feature of the 2020 constitutional amendments?
They allow President Putin to potentially remain in power until 2036.
What is the significance of the 'single-mandate district' system?
It allows candidates to compete in specific local areas, influencing representation.
What is a runoff election?
A second round of voting held if no candidate receives a majority in the first round.
Policy and Governance(16)
Define semi-presidential system.
A governance system combining a directly elected president and a prime minister accountable to the legislature.
What role does the president play in policy-making?
The president sets the agenda, influences legislation, and has veto power over laws.
True or False: The Prime Minister has no significant power in Russia.
False. The Prime Minister manages the government and implements policies.
How does the Duma influence legislation?
The State Duma debates and votes on laws, playing a key role in policy-making.
List two challenges of governance in Russia's system.
- Centralization of power - Limited political pluralism
Fill in the blank: The president can issue __________ to enact laws quickly.
decrees
Compare policy-making in Russia vs. the U.S.
Russia's policy-making is more centralized; the U.S. features checks and balances among branches.
What is the significance of the Federation Council?
It represents regional interests and can delay legislation passed by the Duma.
Identify one mechanism for public participation in policy-making.
Public consultations and hearings can influence legislative processes.
True or False: The Kremlin controls all legislative initiatives.
True. The Kremlin heavily influences the legislative agenda and proposals.
What does the Prime Minister's cabinet do?
The cabinet proposes policies, manages government departments, and implements laws.
Identify a consequence of presidential decree power.
It allows for rapid policy changes without legislative approval.
What is the role of political parties in policy-making?
Parties influence the legislative agenda and mobilize public support for policies.
List one domestic challenge faced by the government.
Economic sanctions impacting policy options.
How does federalism affect governance?
Federalism creates tensions between regional and federal authorities over policy control.
True or False: Civil society plays a major role in Russian policy-making.
False. Civil society is often restricted and has limited influence on policy.
Fragen in diesem Lernset(64)
1. Which of the following best describes the primary function of the executive branch in Russia?
2. Who currently serves as the President of Russia?
3. What defines a semi-presidential system?
4. What is the primary function of the Central Election Commission (CEC) in Russia?
5. Which body has the authority to confirm the President's appointment of the Prime Minister?
6. Which political party has the most seats in the State Duma?
7. In Russia, what is one significant role of the president in the policy-making process?
8. How often are presidential elections held in Russia?
9. True or False: The President of Russia can serve an unlimited number of terms.
10. True or False: The President of Russia is primarily responsible for domestic policy.
11. True or False: The Prime Minister in Russia has no real influence on policy decisions.
12. Fill in the blank: A candidate must receive more than ___% of the votes to win the presidency outright.
13. What is the role of the State Duma in the legislative process?
14. Fill in the blank: The Prime Minister of Russia is appointed by the _____ and approved by the _____.
15. How does the State Duma primarily influence legislation in Russia?
16. What are the two predominant types of elections in Russia?
17. Fill in the blank: The ____ is responsible for approving federal laws in Russia.
18. Which of the following describes the role of regional leaders in Russian politics?
19. Which of the following is a challenge of governance in Russia's semi-presidential system?
20. What is the minimum voting age for citizens in Russia?
21. Which of the following powers is unique to the Federation Council?
22. What is the primary purpose of the Federation Council in Russia?
23. Fill in the blank: The president in Russia can issue __________ to quickly enforce policy changes.
24. If no candidate receives a majority of the votes, what happens next?
25. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Russia's semi-presidential system?
26. Identify the main opposition party to United Russia.
27. How does policy-making in Russia differ from that in the United States?
28. Which electoral system is utilized for elections to the State Duma?
29. What is one of the key powers of the President in Russia?
30. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Russian electoral politics?
31. What is the purpose of the Federation Council in Russia?
32. What is the role of election observers in Russia?
33. True or False: The Federation Council consists of representatives from the regional governments.
34. What is the role of the Central Election Commission in Russia?
35. Which of the following is a method for citizens to engage in policy-making in Russia?
36. True or False: Voter turnout in Russia is typically below 50%.
37. What is the term length for members of the Federation Council?
38. Who was the Prime Minister of Russia prior to Mikhail Mishustin?
39. True or False: The Kremlin has no influence over legislative initiatives in Russia.
40. What can voters do if they believe there has been electoral fraud?
41. Which body conducts constitutional oversight in Russia?
42. What is the significance of the Just Russia party?
43. What function does the Prime Minister's cabinet serve in Russia?
44. Which of the following is a major political party in Russia?
45. Which of the following is a key responsibility of the Prime Minister?
46. Cause → Effect: The consolidation of power by United Russia has led to _____ in political competition.
47. What is a consequence of the president's decree power in Russia?
48. True or False: Federal elections are always held on the same date across all regions in Russia.
49. Fill in the blank: The President of Russia is the commander-in-chief of the ____.
50. Which of the following best describes the role of oligarchs in Russian politics?
51. How do political parties influence policy-making in Russia?
52. What key change was introduced by the 2020 constitutional amendments regarding presidential terms?
53. How many members are there in the State Duma?
54. What is the primary purpose of the State Duma in Russia?
55. What is a domestic challenge the Russian government faces in policy-making?
56. What is the purpose of the single-mandate district system in elections?
57. What is the role of the Constitutional Court in the Russian political system?
58. True or False: Political parties in Russia are allowed to operate freely without restrictions.
59. How does federalism shape governance in Russia?
60. What is defined as a runoff election?
61. Which of the following statements about the relationship between the president and the prime minister in Russia is true?
62. Which of the following statements best describes the primary role of the President in Russia's semi-presidential system?
63. True or False: Civil society is a strong force in shaping policy in Russia.
64. Which of the following statements about the voting system in Russia is NOT true?
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