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3.4 Political stagnation 1970-85
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3.4 Political stagnation 1970-85

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During Brezhnev's government, what was the average age of members of the Politburo in 1972?

  • 75
  • 62 (correct)
  • Cannot be determined
  • 58

    • What was the nickname given to Brezhnev's style of government?

  • Gerontocracy (correct)
  • Corruption
  • Cadre stability
  • Stagnation

    • What was the main consequence of Brezhnev's 'stability of cadres' policy?

  • Increased government efficiency
  • Frequent sackings
  • Limited opportunities for promotion (correct)
  • Decreased corruption

    • What was the main criticism of Brezhnev's government by his critics?

    <p>Generation gap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the average age of members of the Politburo in 1982?

    <p>75</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main context for corruption under Brezhnev's government?

    <p>Opportunities for advancement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the leadership of Brezhnev, the revolutionary goals of Lenin were:

    <p>Largely forgotten</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the economic and political situation left by Brezhnev's successor?

    <p>Huge and problematic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Andropov and Chernenko, the successors of Brezhnev,

    <p>Continued governing in a similar style to Brezhnev</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The small-scale economic reforms initiated by Andropov and Chernenko were

    <p>Insufficient to address the regime's foundations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to reform during this period?

    <p>It completely stopped</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the leadership during this period?

    <p>Old and out of touch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the overall impact of Brezhnev's leadership on the Soviet Union?

    <p>Negative and regressive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who succeeded Brezhnev in 1982?

    <p>Andropov</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During Andropov's rule, he introduced three main reforms. Which of the following was NOT one of his reforms?

    <p>Allowing a younger generation to rise within the Soviet Government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was implicated in corruption during Brezhnev's rule?

    <p>Yury Sokolov</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes Chernenko's rule as Soviet leader?

    <p>He achieved very little due to poor health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of Andropov's main initiatives as Soviet leader?

    <p>Launching an anti-corruption campaign</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes Brezhnev's approach to governance?

    <p>He emphasized stability and administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the age of Chernenko when he became Soviet leader?

    <p>72</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the problems associated with Khrushchev's style of government?

    <p>Instability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of Andropov's reforms to achieve a more disciplined nation?

    <p>Focusing on labor discipline</p> Signup and view all the answers

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