For today, put these questions into your notebook and answer them:
What
social cleavages exist within Russia, and what issues arise from these
cleavages?
Explain
the causes of Russia’s conflicts with Chechnya, Georgia, and Ukraine.
Identify
and explain the reasons that many consider the Russian Federation to be an
authoritarian regime.
Identify
and explain ways in which Vladimir Putin has consolidated executive power in
the Kremlin.
Compare
and contrast the Russian judicial system to that of the UK.
Compare
and contrast the Russian parliamentary election system to that of the UK.
Compare
and contrast the Russian executive to that of the UK and Mexico.
Describe
the Russian party system.
What
factors have limited the development of civil society in Russia?
How has
the Russian Federation limited the development of a free press in Russia?
To what
extent does judicial review exist in Russia?
To what
extent is the military involved in policymaking?
How is the
Russian President selected? The Prime Minister?
What
happens if the Duma rejects the nomination for Prime Minister?
What
happens if the Federation Council and the Duma do not agree on legislation?
What
issues arise from the Russian Federation operating as a single party dominant
system?
How has
the electoral system been manipulated to limit the growth of opposition
parties?
Explain
Russia’s current population issues?
Describe
Russia’s political culture. What do Russians want and prefer from their
government?
