Uzbekistan History Flashcards

Flashcards based on Uzbekistan History Lecture Notes

Shanghai Cooperation Organization

In 2017, India and Pakistan became full members.

Chaotic Economy

Manufacturers and consumers operate in a dispersed, self-sufficient manner, without prior agreement.

Commonwealth of Independent States withdrawal (Georgia)

Georgia announced its withdrawal after the war in South Ossetia.

Dissolution of the USSR

The USSR was dissolved on December 25, 1991.

Referendum in Uzbekistan (December 29, 1991)

The referendum was held to strongly assert the independence with the decision of people.

Constitution of Bukhara People's Republics Adoption

The constitution was adopted in 1921.

Islam Karimov's Suggestion

Suggested to add sections on the equality of men and women and the protection of cultural monuments into the Main Law of the State.

Constitutional Activity Law Alteration

The constitutional activity of the Cabinet of Ministers was last altered on April 18, 2019.

Political Rights of Citizens

The right to form trade unions, political parties and other public associations and the right to participate in the management of public and state affairs.

Liberal Democratic Party Newspaper

The principal newspaper of the Liberal Democratic Party of Uzbekistan is O’ZBEKISTO’N OVOZI.

Islam Karimov's Opponent (2007)

Abdulhafiz Jalolov was the opponent of Islam Karimov in the 2007 presidential election.

Presidential Powers

Guarantee observance of rights and freedoms of citizens, the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Personal Rights and Freedoms

The right to freedom of movement; freedom of conscience.

President's Lifetime Status

Upon completion of his term, the President shall be a lifetime member of the Senate.

Presidential Rights

The president shall head meetings of the Cabinet of Ministers.

People of Uzbekistan

All citizens, regardless of nationality, language, social origin, or convictions, constitute the people of Uzbekistan.

Referendum on Extending Powers

The Oliy Majlis decided to hold a referendum because of policy on stability in Central Asia.

Activity of Oliy Kengash

One result was the adoption of 240 laws.

Parliamentary Government Origin

Modern concept emerged in the Great Britain and Sweden.

Law Initiation Right

The right to initiate and introduce the draft version of law to the Legislative Chamber belongs to the Minister of Justice.

Presidential Signing Time

The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall sign the law that was adopted by the Oliy Majlis for the second time within 30 days.

Cabinet of Ministers Management

The management and organization of the activity of the Cabinet of Ministers was entrusted to the Prime Minister.

Cabinet of Ministers Main Task

To ensure guidance over effective functioning of the economy, execution of laws, and other decisions.

Cabinet of Ministers Responsibility

The Cabinet of Ministers, in its activity, shall be responsible before the parliament.

Judicial Authority Role

Carries out activities aimed at the administration of justice in society.

Constitutional Court Judges

The Constitutional Court shall consist of 7 judges.

Abolition of Death Penalty

Was abolished to implement concrete measures to liberalize criminal penalties.

Supreme Court Proceedings

The Supreme Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan is the highest judicial authority in the sphere of all proceedings.

Uzbekistan's GDP Ranking

Uzbekistan ranked 12th position in terms of GDP per capita before the dissolution of USSR

Second Principle

The second principle of the Uzbek model of development is the transition to a market economy step-by-step.

Lower Chamber Committee

Committee on Industry, Construction and Trade; Committee on Defense and Security

First Stage of Privatization

The first stage of privatization started from denationalization of farms producing agricultural products.

Legislative Chamber Size

The Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall consist of 150.

Upper Chamber Exclusive Powers

Appointment and relief of the Chairman of the Board of the Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan of his post upon the nomination of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Income Preservation Measure

The government adopted a unified tariff scale.

Initial Categories

30 categories initially were in a unified tariff scale.

Parliament Size

The Parliament of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall consist of 250.

Education Measures

‘For Healthy Generation’ foundation was established; the system of training personnel was improved

Threats to Security

Weak economy, regional conflicts, religious extremism and fundamentalism.

National Program Objective

Fully implementation of the program relying on the real socio-economic situation.

“El-yurt umidi” Foundation

Was established on the basis of Umid.

Process of Restoration

Celebration of anniversaries of great ancestors of Uzbek people.

Competences of Constitutional Court

Give a conclusion on the compliance of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan with the Constitution of the Republic of Karakalpakstan.

Reason for Tension

Renewal of the erection of hydroelectric plant.

Councils and Bodies

97 councils and bodies of the Commonwealth of Independent States currently operate.

Second Priority of Actions

Upgrade and intensive development of agricultural industry; continuation of institutional and structural reforms on reducing presence of the state at economy.

Non-Member Countries

Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania have never become members of the Commonwealth of Independent States.

Archeological Approach

Rely on the substance of weapons and tools approach do archeologists rely on the periodization of history.

Middle Ages Time Period

5 century – 15 century AD.

Socialist Way

Equality of private property.