PPT-Russia: Citizens, Society, and The State

AP Comparative government Nationality There are many societal cleavages that greatly impact policymaking These cleavages include Nationality religion social class and rural v urban divisions. Charles L. Wasson, III, CPCU. Sandy Wasson & Associates Insurance, Inc.. clwasson@wassonandassoc.com. 727-392-4400. Christopher J. Denicolo, . J.D., LL.M.. Gassman Law Associates, P.A.. christopher@gassmanpa.com. AP Comparative Government. Society. While Iranians have had little experience with democracy, they have a thriving civil society. Sharia . sets . strict rules for behavior, but individuals still . have . Plan for Today:. Comparing definitions of civil society, pros and cons.. Outlining contended roles of civil society in democratization.. Debating structure of civil society necessary to promote democracy.. What is a Dystopian Society?. A futuristic, imagined universe in which oppressive societal control and the illusion of a perfect society are maintained through totalitarian control. . What is a Dystopian Society?.  . Russia was the largest Republic in the former USSR. But now it has become an independent State.. It is situated in the Eastern part of Europe and in the Northern part of Asia.. The country is washed by 12 seas and three oceans: the Pacific, the Arctic. Day 2 – AP Review. Russia - Sovereignty. , Authority, and Power. Studied as country in transition from communism to democracy. Under USSR was totalitarian regime with command economy. Today is an illiberal democracy. “I was in civil society long before I was ever in politics or my husband was ever even elected president.” – . Hillary Clinton (American politician). Social Cleavages. Definition. Categories of identity that create divisions between groups in a society. Chapter 9. From Communism to Free Enterprise. Chapter 9. Section 1. Becoming a . Free Market Economy. After the collapse of Communism, Russia moved toward a free market economy. Free Market Economy: People, rather than government, decide what goods and services to produce, how to produce, & who will buy them. The music of Russia is steeped in age-old traditions. . Solo singing is common among herders, string instruments mix with accordions in the folk music of farming communities, and a strong legacy of choral music is found in cities and towns throughout the region.. (1750-1914). AP World History: Chapter 18. Russia During the 19. th. Century. STILL had an absolute monarchy (the tsar). No national parliament. No political parties. No nationwide elections. Russian society = dominated by titled nobility. it . descended from the . domra. , an instrument from the . Caucasus region. of Russia. . There . is also similarity to the . Kazakh . dombra. , which has 2 strings, and the . Mongolian . topshur. .. “I was in civil society long before I was ever in politics or my husband was ever even elected president.” – . Hillary Clinton (American politician). Social Cleavages. Definition. Categories of identity that create divisions between groups in a society. CHRISTMAS IN RUSSIA By: KOBE JACKLYN Flag Of Russia The Russian flag is red on bottom , blue in the middle and white on top. It was first made in 1923 http://toptravellists.net/russian-flag-wallpaper.html For thousands of years, Slavs lived in the Dnieper River Region. 850 C.E.. Russia settled by . Scandinavians . (called Rus). People from Norway, Sweden, Finland. Main city is Novgorod, then moved to Kiev.