After Becoming Russia's President in 1999, Vladimir Putin Made It

Multiple Choice

After becoming Russia's president in 1999, Vladimir Putin made it his mission to

A) decentralize power within the Russian government.
B) strengthen the role of the central government.
C) establish an independent Chechnyan government.
D) promote a more open exchange with the media.
E) raise taxes on the wealthiest members of society and stimulate the economy.