Political Systems

In a "pure" communist society, who are the wealthiest and most powerful people?

• Intellectuals
• Business leaders
• Military leaders
• No One--every member of society is supposed to be equal

What societal problem did Karl Marx attempt to address in his manifesto? Choose the best answer.

• The exploitation of the poor by the rich
• The low quality of good produced at large factories.
• The fact that poor people were not allowed to vote.
• Unfair laws that allow poor people to be sent to prison

According to Marx, workers would take control of governments through:

• Non-violent protest
• Democratic reforms
• Violent revolution
• Trickery

A common criticism is that in a Communist country, workers have no economic ________ to work harder than they need to

• Time

• Help

• Ability

• Incentive

Which one of these is not a basic ideal of communism?

• Government controls all means of production.

• Abolishment of private property

• A progressive income tax structure that is slightly higher on the rich.

• Classless Utopian society

In which of these models is all property owned by the state?

• Communism

• Capitalism

• Social Democracies

In which of these systems is wealth and property distribution inherently unequal?

• Communism

• Capitalism

Which is NOT a characteristic of Capitalism?

• Limited government interference in the marketplace

• Markets setting prices through supply/demand

• Freedom of Competition

• Classless Society

This economic system is based on competition, profits, and self-interest.

• Socialism
• Communism
• Capitalism

How does socialism differ from capitalism?

• In socialism, the government controls or closely regulates the means of production; whereas, in capitalism most of these decisions are made by owners or corporations.

• In socialism, the goverment provides subsidies for small buisnesses; whereas, capitalism only depends on the corporations to spark the economy.

• In socialism, the goverment does not provide any form on humanitarian aid; whereas, capitalism funds small buisness with tax relief.

• In socialism, the government controls what the consumer can purchase; whereas, capitalism controls what the business can market.