The textbook was prepared in accordance with the State educational standard for the course “Political Science”. It covers the key topics of the training course, which usually form the content of questions for a test or exam. For each question, a brief, concise summary of the material is given. For ease of perception, some of the material is systematized in tables. Unlike most textbooks, the proposed exam answers provide specific material from domestic and foreign political history, and include facts and personalities of modern political life in Russia. The book will help students quickly and effectively prepare for the exam and get a good grade.