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The Democratic Party of Serbia (DSS) was founded in 1995 as a split from the Socialist Party of Serbia.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Democratic Party of Serbia (DSS) was founded on 26 July 1992 as a conservative split from the Democratic Party (DS), not the Socialist Party of Serbia in 1995.
Vojislav Koštunica was the founder and first president of the Democratic Party of Serbia (DSS).
Answer: True
Explanation: Vojislav Koštunica is recognized as both the founder and the first president of the Democratic Party of Serbia (DSS).
Vladan Batić was one of the founding members of the Democratic Party of Serbia in 1992.
Answer: True
Explanation: Vladan Batić is listed among the key founding members of the Democratic Party of Serbia (DSS) in 1992.
The DSS left the DEPOS coalition in mid-1993 due to disagreements over economic policy.
Answer: False
Explanation: The DSS left the DEPOS coalition in mid-1993 due to differing opinions on how to oppose the ruling Socialist Party of Serbia and a strong belief in Serbian nationalism, not economic policy disagreements.
The Democratic Party of Serbia (DSS) was a founding member of the Democratic Opposition of Serbia (DOS) during the 1990s.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Democratic Party of Serbia (DSS) played a key role in the opposition during the 1990s, including being a founding member of the Democratic Opposition of Serbia (DOS).
When was the Democratic Party of Serbia (DSS), the predecessor to NDSS, originally founded?
Answer: 26 July 1992
Explanation: The Democratic Party of Serbia (DSS) was founded on 26 July 1992.
From which political party did the Democratic Party of Serbia (DSS) originate?
Answer: Democratic Party (DS)
Explanation: The Democratic Party of Serbia (DSS) was formed as a conservative split from the Democratic Party (DS).
Who was the founder and first president of the Democratic Party of Serbia (DSS)?
Answer: Vojislav Koštunica
Explanation: Vojislav Koštunica was the founder and first president of the Democratic Party of Serbia (DSS).
Which of the following was NOT a founding member of the Democratic Party of Serbia in 1992?
Answer: Sanda Rašković Ivić
Explanation: Sanda Rašković Ivić was not listed among the founding members of the Democratic Party of Serbia (DSS) in 1992.
What was a primary reason for the DSS leaving the DEPOS coalition in mid-1993?
Answer: Differing opinions on how to oppose the ruling Socialist Party of Serbia and strong belief in Serbian nationalism
Explanation: The DSS withdrew from the DEPOS coalition in mid-1993 due to divergent strategies for opposing the ruling Socialist Party of Serbia and the DSS's pronounced commitment to Serbian nationalism.
The DSS left the Democratic Opposition of Serbia (DOS) government in early 2000 due to leadership disputes.
Answer: False
Explanation: The DSS left the DOS government in late 2001, not early 2000, and the reason was dissatisfaction with the government's policy direction, not leadership disputes.
Vojislav Koštunica served as Prime Minister of Serbia from March 2004 to July 2008.
Answer: True
Explanation: Vojislav Koštunica held the office of Prime Minister of Serbia from March 2004 until July 2008.
Vojislav Koštunica resigned as party leader in 2014 because the DSS formed a successful coalition government.
Answer: False
Explanation: Vojislav Koštunica resigned as party leader in 2014 because the DSS failed to pass the electoral threshold in the parliamentary election, not due to a successful coalition.
Vojislav Koštunica defeated Slobodan Milošević in the 2000 Yugoslav presidential election with 50.24% of the vote.
Answer: True
Explanation: Vojislav Koštunica secured 50.24% of the vote in the 2000 Yugoslav presidential election, defeating Slobodan Milošević.
In the DOS coalition government formed after the 2000 Serbian parliamentary election, the DSS held the posts of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health.
Answer: True
Explanation: The DSS held the cabinet-level positions of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health in the DOS coalition government formed after the 2000 Serbian parliamentary election.
The first coalition government led by Vojislav Koštunica (2004-2007) included the Serbian Renewal Movement and G17 Plus.
Answer: True
Explanation: The first coalition government under Vojislav Koštunica, from 2004 to 2007, was indeed formed with the Serbian Renewal Movement and G17 Plus.
The second coalition government led by Vojislav Koštunica (2007-2008) was formed with the Socialist Party of Serbia and G17 Plus.
Answer: False
Explanation: The second coalition government led by Vojislav Koštunica (2007-2008) was formed with the Democratic Party and G17 Plus, not the Socialist Party of Serbia.
Vojislav Koštunica was elected president of Yugoslavia in 2000 and served until 2005.
Answer: False
Explanation: Vojislav Koštunica was elected President of Yugoslavia in 2000 and served until 2003, not 2005.
When was Vojislav Koštunica elected president of Yugoslavia?
Answer: 2000
Explanation: Vojislav Koštunica was elected President of Yugoslavia in 2000.
Why did the DSS leave the DOS government in late 2001?
Answer: Dissatisfaction with the direction of the DOS Government's policies
Explanation: The DSS withdrew from the DOS government in late 2001 due to dissatisfaction with the policy direction of the DOS Government.
What significant political office did Vojislav Koštunica hold after the 2003 parliamentary election?
Answer: Prime Minister of Serbia
Explanation: Following the 2003 parliamentary election, Vojislav Koštunica was appointed Prime Minister of Serbia.
What event led to Vojislav Koštunica's resignation as party leader in 2014?
Answer: The DSS failing to pass the electoral threshold in the 2014 parliamentary election
Explanation: Vojislav Koštunica resigned as party leader after the DSS failed to pass the electoral threshold in the 2014 parliamentary election.
What percentage of the vote did Vojislav Koštunica win in the 2000 Yugoslav presidential election to defeat Slobodan Milošević?
Answer: 50.24%
Explanation: Vojislav Koštunica defeated Slobodan Milošević in the 2000 Yugoslav presidential election by winning 50.24% of the vote.
Which ministerial posts did the DSS hold in the DOS government formed after the 2000 Serbian parliamentary election?
Answer: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health
Explanation: In the DOS coalition government formed after the 2000 Serbian parliamentary election, the DSS held the cabinet-level posts of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health.
What was the composition of the first coalition government led by Vojislav Koštunica as Prime Minister of Serbia (2004-2007)?
Answer: Serbian Renewal Movement and G17 Plus
Explanation: The first coalition government led by Vojislav Koštunica (2004-2007) was formed with the Serbian Renewal Movement and G17 Plus.
What was the composition of the second coalition government led by Vojislav Koštunica as Prime Minister of Serbia (2007-2008)?
Answer: Democratic Party and G17 Plus
Explanation: The second coalition government led by Vojislav Koštunica (2007-2008) was formed with the Democratic Party and G17 Plus.
When did Vojislav Koštunica serve as president of Yugoslavia?
Answer: 2000-2003
Explanation: Vojislav Koštunica served as President of Yugoslavia from 2000 to 2003.
The New Democratic Party of Serbia (NDSS) is primarily known for its centre-left political ideology, advocating for social democratic policies.
Answer: False
Explanation: The New Democratic Party of Serbia (NDSS) is characterized by a right-wing, national conservative ideology, not centre-left social democratic policies.
The Democratic Party of Serbia (DSS) initially held a far-right, eurosceptic political alignment.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Democratic Party of Serbia (DSS) initially maintained a centre-right, moderate conservative political alignment, shifting to a more right-wing and eurosceptic position in the early 2010s.
Since 2008, the DSS has advocated for Kosovo's full independence, believing it to be the most workable political outcome.
Answer: False
Explanation: Since 2008, the DSS has consistently advocated for Kosovo to remain within Serbia, not for its full independence.
The DSS left the European People's Party in February 2012.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Democratic Party of Serbia (DSS) withdrew from the European People's Party in February 2012.
In October 2022, the NDSS signed a joint declaration with several parties for the 'reintegration of Kosovo into the constitutional and legal order of Serbia.'
Answer: True
Explanation: In October 2022, the NDSS, along with the People's Party, Serbian Party Oathkeepers, and Dveri, signed a joint declaration advocating for the 'reintegration of Kosovo into the constitutional and legal order of Serbia.'
After 2012, the DSS became a member of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.
Answer: False
Explanation: After 2012, the DSS became a member of the European Democrat Group in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, not the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe.
In the early 2010s, the DSS shifted its political stance to become more pro-European Union.
Answer: False
Explanation: In the early 2010s, the DSS shifted to a more right-wing and eurosceptic position, explicitly opposing EU membership if it meant acknowledging an independent Kosovo.
What is the primary ideology of the New Democratic Party of Serbia?
Answer: National conservatism
Explanation: The primary ideology of the New Democratic Party of Serbia (NDSS) is national conservatism.
On which part of the political spectrum is the New Democratic Party of Serbia positioned?
Answer: Right-wing
Explanation: The New Democratic Party of Serbia (NDSS) is positioned on the right-wing of the political spectrum.
What was the original political alignment of the DSS before the early 2010s?
Answer: Centre-right and moderate conservative
Explanation: Initially, the Democratic Party of Serbia (DSS) was aligned on the centre-right of the political spectrum and maintained a moderate conservative image.
How did the party's political stance evolve in the early 2010s?
Answer: It shifted to a more right-wing and eurosceptic position.
Explanation: In the early 2010s, the DSS shifted to a more right-wing and eurosceptic position, departing from its earlier moderate stance.
What was the Democratic Party of Serbia's (DSS) stance on Kosovo after 2008?
Answer: It advocated for Kosovo to remain within Serbia and for further negotiations.
Explanation: Since 2008, the DSS has consistently advocated for Kosovo to remain within Serbia, emphasizing the necessity of further negotiations.
When did the DSS leave the European People's Party?
Answer: February 2012
Explanation: The Democratic Party of Serbia (DSS) withdrew from the European People's Party in February 2012.
Which international parliamentary group was the DSS associated with in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe after 2012?
Answer: European Democrat Group
Explanation: After 2012, the DSS became a member of the European Democrat Group in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.
In October 2022, the New Democratic Party of Serbia signed a joint declaration with which other parties regarding the 'reintegration of Kosovo into the constitutional and legal order of Serbia'?
Answer: People's Party, Serbian Party Oathkeepers, and Dveri
Explanation: In October 2022, the NDSS signed a joint declaration with the People's Party, Serbian Party Oathkeepers, and Dveri concerning the 'reintegration of Kosovo into the constitutional and legal order of Serbia.'
What was the DSS's position on Serbia joining the European Union after 2008, particularly concerning Kosovo?
Answer: Against, if it meant acknowledging an independent Kosovo.
Explanation: The DSS opposed Serbia's accession to the European Union if it entailed recognizing an independent Kosovo.
The DSS re-entered the National Assembly in 2018 in a coalition with the Serbian Progressive Party.
Answer: False
Explanation: The DSS re-entered the National Assembly in 2016, not 2018, and it was in a coalition with Dveri, not the Serbian Progressive Party.
In the December 1992 parliamentary elections, the DSS, as part of the DEPOS coalition, initially received 10 seats.
Answer: False
Explanation: In the December 1992 parliamentary elections, the DSS, as part of the DEPOS coalition, initially received 18 seats, which later increased to 20.
In the 1993 Serbian parliamentary elections, running independently, the DSS secured 15 seats.
Answer: False
Explanation: In the 1993 Serbian parliamentary elections, running independently, the DSS secured only 7 seats, marking a period of political stagnation.
After the December 2000 Serbian parliamentary election, the DSS was allocated 30 seats in the National Assembly.
Answer: False
Explanation: Following the December 2000 Serbian parliamentary election, the DSS was allocated 45 seats in the National Assembly as part of the DOS coalition.
The DSS won 17.7% of the popular vote in the 2003 Serbian parliamentary election, securing 53 seats.
Answer: True
Explanation: In the 2003 Serbian parliamentary election, the DSS secured 17.7% of the popular vote, which translated into 53 seats in parliament.
In 2005, the People's Democratic Party (NDS) and the Serbian Democratic Party (SDS) merged into the DSS, increasing its size to 60 seats.
Answer: False
Explanation: In 2005, the People's Democratic Party (NDS) and the Serbian Democratic Party (SDS) merged into the DSS, increasing its size to 52 seats, not 60.
In the early 2008 parliamentary election, the DSS, in coalition with New Serbia, won 30 seats.
Answer: True
Explanation: In the early 2008 parliamentary election, the DSS, in coalition with New Serbia, secured 30 seats in the National Assembly.
The DSS secured 5 seats in the 2014 Serbian parliamentary election, leading to Vojislav Koštunica's resignation.
Answer: False
Explanation: The DSS failed to secure any seats in the 2014 Serbian parliamentary election, which led to Vojislav Koštunica's resignation, not 5 seats.
In the 2020 Serbian parliamentary election, the DSS, as part of the Metla 2020 coalition, won 3 seats.
Answer: False
Explanation: In the 2020 Serbian parliamentary election, the DSS, as part of the Metla 2020 coalition, failed to win any seats, thus becoming extra-parliamentary.
The New Democratic Party of Serbia (NDSS), as part of the NADA coalition, won 7 seats in the 2022 Serbian parliamentary election.
Answer: True
Explanation: The New Democratic Party of Serbia (NDSS), as part of the NADA coalition, secured 7 seats in the 2022 Serbian parliamentary election.
In the 2023 Serbian parliamentary election, the NDSS, as part of the NADA coalition, increased its representation to 10 seats.
Answer: False
Explanation: In the 2023 Serbian parliamentary election, the NDSS, as part of the NADA coalition, maintained its 7 seats in the National Assembly, it did not increase to 10.
The DSS supported Slobodan Milošević in the 1992 Serbian presidential election.
Answer: False
Explanation: In the 1992 Serbian presidential election, the DSS supported independent candidate Milan Panić, not Slobodan Milošević.
Vojislav Koštunica won the September-October 2002 Serbian presidential election, but it was annulled due to low turnout.
Answer: True
Explanation: Vojislav Koštunica won both rounds of the September-October 2002 Serbian presidential election, but the results were annulled due to insufficient voter turnout.
Dragan Maršićanin was the DSS candidate in the 2004 Serbian presidential election and finished in 2nd place.
Answer: False
Explanation: Dragan Maršićanin was the DSS candidate in the 2004 Serbian presidential election, but he finished in 4th place, not 2nd.
After the 2003 parliamentary election, the DSS formed a government exclusively with left-wing parties.
Answer: False
Explanation: After the 2003 parliamentary election, the DSS formed a government with other right-wing parties, not exclusively with left-wing parties.
In what year did the DSS re-enter the National Assembly in a coalition with Dveri?
Answer: 2016
Explanation: The DSS re-entered the National Assembly in 2016 in a coalition with Dveri.
How many seats did the DSS, as part of the DEPOS coalition, initially receive in the December 1992 parliamentary elections?
Answer: 18 seats
Explanation: In the December 1992 parliamentary elections, the DSS, as part of the DEPOS coalition, initially received 18 seats.
What was the electoral performance of the DSS in the 1993 Serbian parliamentary elections when it ran independently?
Answer: 7 seats
Explanation: When running independently in the 1993 Serbian parliamentary elections, the DSS secured seven seats.
How many seats was the DSS allocated in the National Assembly after the December 2000 Serbian parliamentary election?
Answer: 45 seats
Explanation: Following the December 2000 Serbian parliamentary election, the DSS was allocated 45 seats in the National Assembly.
What was the outcome for the DSS in the 2003 Serbian parliamentary election?
Answer: Won 17.7% of the vote and 53 seats
Explanation: In the 2003 Serbian parliamentary election, the DSS secured 17.7% of the popular vote, resulting in 53 parliamentary seats.
Which parties merged into the DSS in 2005, increasing its number of seats?
Answer: People's Democratic Party (NDS) and Serbian Democratic Party (SDS)
Explanation: In 2005, the People's Democratic Party (NDS) and the Serbian Democratic Party (SDS) merged into the DSS, increasing its representation.
What was the DSS's electoral performance in the early 2008 parliamentary election?
Answer: Won 30 seats with 11.62% of the vote in coalition with New Serbia
Explanation: In the early 2008 parliamentary election, the DSS, in coalition with New Serbia, secured 30 seats with 11.62% of the vote.
What was the outcome for the DSS in the 2020 Serbian parliamentary election?
Answer: Did not win any seats, becoming extra-parliamentary
Explanation: In the 2020 Serbian parliamentary election, the DSS, as part of the Metla 2020 coalition, failed to win any seats, thus becoming extra-parliamentary.
How many seats did the New Democratic Party of Serbia (NDSS), as part of the NADA coalition, win in the 2022 Serbian parliamentary election?
Answer: 7 seats
Explanation: The New Democratic Party of Serbia (NDSS), as part of the NADA coalition, secured 7 seats in the 2022 Serbian parliamentary election.
Which candidate did the DSS support in the 1992 Serbian presidential election?
Answer: Milan Panić
Explanation: In the 1992 Serbian presidential election, the DSS endorsed independent candidate Milan Panić.
What was the outcome of the September-October 2002 Serbian presidential election for Vojislav Koštunica?
Answer: He won both rounds, but the election was annulled due to low turnout.
Explanation: Vojislav Koštunica won both rounds of the September-October 2002 Serbian presidential election, but the results were annulled due to low turnout.
Who was the DSS candidate in the 2004 Serbian presidential election?
Answer: Dragan Maršićanin
Explanation: Dragan Maršićanin was the DSS candidate in the 2004 Serbian presidential election.
What was the result for the NDSS in the 2023 Serbian parliamentary election?
Answer: Maintained its 7 seats in the National Assembly
Explanation: In the 2023 Serbian parliamentary election, the NDSS, as part of the NADA coalition, maintained its 7 seats in the National Assembly.
The NDSS is part of the National Democratic Alternative parliamentary group.
Answer: True
Explanation: The New Democratic Party of Serbia (NDSS) is indeed a component of the National Democratic Alternative parliamentary group.
The New Democratic Party of Serbia currently leads the National Democratic Alternative (NADA) coalition.
Answer: True
Explanation: The New Democratic Party of Serbia (NDSS) is indeed the leading party within the National Democratic Alternative (NADA) coalition.
The DSS and the Movement for the Restoration of the Kingdom of Serbia (POKS) signed an agreement on joint action in January 2021.
Answer: True
Explanation: On January 26, 2021, the DSS and the Movement for the Restoration of the Kingdom of Serbia (POKS) signed an agreement for joint action, forming the National-Democratic Alternative platform.
The Democratic Party of Serbia (DSS) officially changed its name to the New Democratic Party of Serbia (NDSS) in 2020.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Democratic Party of Serbia (DSS) officially changed its name to the New Democratic Party of Serbia (NDSS) on May 29, 2022, following its 15th assembly, not in 2020.
The full name of the political party abbreviated as NDSS is the National Democratic Serbian Alliance.
Answer: False
Explanation: The full name of the political party abbreviated as NDSS is the New Democratic Party of Serbia.
What is the full name of the political party abbreviated as NDSS?
Answer: New Democratic Party of Serbia
Explanation: The abbreviation NDSS stands for the New Democratic Party of Serbia.
What is the name of the parliamentary group that the New Democratic Party of Serbia is part of?
Answer: National Democratic Alternative
Explanation: The New Democratic Party of Serbia (NDSS) is part of the National Democratic Alternative parliamentary group.
What was the name of the joint political-program platform agreed upon by the DSS and POKS in January 2021?
Answer: National-Democratic Alternative
Explanation: In January 2021, the DSS and POKS agreed on a joint political-program platform named the National-Democratic Alternative.
When did the Democratic Party of Serbia (DSS) officially change its name to the New Democratic Party of Serbia (NDSS)?
Answer: May 2022
Explanation: The Democratic Party of Serbia (DSS) officially changed its name to the New Democratic Party of Serbia (NDSS) on May 29, 2022.
Miloš Jovanović is the current president of the New Democratic Party of Serbia (NDSS).
Answer: True
Explanation: Miloš Jovanović currently holds the position of president for the New Democratic Party of Serbia (NDSS).
Sanda Rašković Ivić replaced Vojislav Koštunica as the leader of the Democratic Party of Serbia in 2014.
Answer: True
Explanation: Sanda Rašković Ivić succeeded Vojislav Koštunica as the leader of the Democratic Party of Serbia (DSS) in 2014.
Dejan Šulkić, Zoran Sandić, and Predrag Marsenić were elected as vice-presidents at the 14th party assembly on May 24, 2021.
Answer: True
Explanation: Dejan Šulkić, Zoran Sandić, and Predrag Marsenić were indeed elected as party vice-presidents at the 14th party assembly on May 24, 2021.
Aleksandar Popović served as an acting leader of the DSS between Vojislav Koštunica and Sanda Rašković Ivić.
Answer: True
Explanation: Aleksandar Popović served as acting leader of the DSS from March 19, 2014, to October 12, 2014, during the transition between Vojislav Koštunica and Sanda Rašković Ivić.
Dragan Maršićanin served as an acting leader of the DSS between Sanda Rašković Ivić and Miloš Jovanović.
Answer: True
Explanation: Dragan Maršićanin served as acting leader of the DSS from August 2, 2016, to December 21, 2016, during the transition between Sanda Rašković Ivić and Miloš Jovanović.
Zoran Šami, a DSS member, held the position of President of the Assembly of Serbia and Montenegro from 2004 to 2006.
Answer: True
Explanation: Zoran Šami, a member of the DSS, served as President of the Assembly of Serbia and Montenegro from 2004 to 2006.
Dragan Maršićanin served as President of the National Assembly of Serbia in 2001 and 2004.
Answer: True
Explanation: Dragan Maršićanin, a prominent DSS member, held the position of President of the National Assembly of Serbia in both 2001 and 2004.
Who is the current president of the New Democratic Party of Serbia (NDSS)?
Answer: Miloš Jovanović
Explanation: Miloš Jovanović is the current president of the New Democratic Party of Serbia (NDSS).
Who replaced Vojislav Koštunica as party leader after his resignation in 2014?
Answer: Sanda Rašković Ivić
Explanation: Sanda Rašković Ivić succeeded Vojislav Koštunica as the leader of the Democratic Party of Serbia (DSS) after his resignation in 2014.
Who served as an acting leader of the DSS between Vojislav Koštunica and Sanda Rašković Ivić?
Answer: Aleksandar Popović
Explanation: Aleksandar Popović served as acting leader of the DSS between Vojislav Koštunica and Sanda Rašković Ivić.
What major position did Zoran Šami, a DSS member, hold from 2004 to 2006?
Answer: President of the Assembly of Serbia and Montenegro
Explanation: Zoran Šami, a DSS member, served as President of the Assembly of Serbia and Montenegro from 2004 to 2006.
Which notable member of the DSS served as President of the National Assembly of Serbia in both 2001 and 2004?
Answer: Dragan Maršićanin
Explanation: Dragan Maršićanin, a prominent DSS member, served as President of the National Assembly of Serbia in both 2001 and 2004.
Who served as an acting leader of the DSS between Sanda Rašković Ivić and Miloš Jovanović?
Answer: Dragan Maršićanin
Explanation: Dragan Maršićanin served as acting leader of the DSS between Sanda Rašković Ivić and Miloš Jovanović.