Question

5. Read the excerpt from the textbook describing the government of Russian leader Vladimir Putin:

[Some argue that the ordered society that centralized leadership brought Tsarist ans Soviet era means strong presidents will be favored in Russian governance. Such observers worry that Putin is not a dedicated democrat and is bent instead on what has come to be called 'Putinism'.]

Based on the context and what you know about Russia, which of the following definitions best describes Putinism?
A) The reforming of the communist party and restoration of communism to Russia.
B) The closing of Russia's society and economy to foreign influences and trade.
C) The creation of a one-party state based on economic growth and exporting resources
D) The expansion of voting rights to more Russians and an increase in the power of local government.



6. Which Statement about the Russian Duma in true?
A) It shares equality with the Federation Council.
B) It chooses the prime minister from its membership.
C) It has the ability to help override a presidential veto.
D) It is appointed by the Russian president.

Answer 1

5. B
6. B
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Answer 2

Answer: 5.C) The creation of a one-party state based on economic growth and exporting resources.

6.C) It has the ability to help override a presidential veto.

Step-by-step explanation:

5. Russia is virtually a one-party state because there´s no significant opposition. The uneven power balance is related to electoral regulations that made it difficult to register parties for the elections and increasingly tough to access the Duma. It´s also due to Putin’s control over media, state resources, and voting control.

6. The only way a President’s veto can be overridden is if the bill is re-adopted by both the Federation Council and the Duma by a 2/3 majority vote of the complete staff of members of both legislative bodies.