99 point question, plus !
( answer genuinely, and do not answer just for points, if you do, your answer will be deleted, and those points will be taken

excerpt:
some argue that the ordered society that centralized leadership brought tsarist and soviet era russia 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’ . .

5.) read the excerpt from the textbook describing the government of russian leader vladimir putin. 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 the 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 governments

6.) which statement about the russian duma is true?
a. it shares its powers equally with the federation council.
b. it chooses the prime minister from its membership.
c. it has the ability to override a presidential veto.
d. it is appointed by the russian president.

7.) this is a poster produced by the chinese communist party. what message best represents the ideas expressed by the images seen here? -- [use attachment]
a. the chinese people need to return to the strict political and social policies of the cultural revolution.
b. the chinese people need to reject the outside world and focus their energies inward.
c. the chinese people need to rely on their leaders, who will bring about growth and prosperity.
d. the chinese people need to increase their political and individual rights to make progress.

5. Social systems dominated by a leader, characteristic of Imperial Russia and the Soviet era, and even today during the reign of Putin, are the systems where the "cult of personality" is cultivated. Starting with the Russian Emperors, through the communist leaders this cult was always present, It implicitly means, if not the complete abolition of democracy, it is at least limiting. In such conditions, power is centralized in the hands of the leader and his party, a uniform way of thinking is created - one-party. This does not necessarily mean that in such circumstances, the mandatory rule of the Communist Party, but the rule is centralized. Putinism as such coincides with this principle, where everything is subordinated to the economic growth, export, the strengthening of armaments, the creation of a world power.

The answer is C.

6. The State Duma was first established in imperial Russia as the Lower House and was part of the legislative assembly. It was a concession that Tzar Nisholas did under the pressure of dissatisfied peasants and workers, unresolved economic and agricultural issues, and, in general, his inability to govern the empire. The name "State Duma" was once again aroused after the fall of the Soviet Union, or rather the document that was implemented in the constitution in 1993.  As such, it represented the Lower House of newly formed federal assemblies, while the Upper House constituted the Federation Council. The Duma was able to pass laws by a majority of votes. The federal Assembly, together with Duma, can overturn the presidential veto, to already passed laws. He has the right to approve the prime minister and other officials on the proposal of the president, not from their ranks.

The answer is C.

7. As for the poster of the Communist Party of China, the impression that leaders who overlook all aspects of life are optimistic, and if we trust them and let them guide the country, we will have a happier life.

I think the answer is C.