Communism

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

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

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

Communism is an economic system where everyone shares the same _____________.

• taxes

• property

• wealth

• debt

Under communism, there is NO ______________

• navy

• army

• government

• private property

Under communism, everyone makes the same __________ regardless of their job.

• income

• debt

• choices on video games

• exam scores

While the goal of communism is to create economic equality, in reality, power is usually given only to a country's ____________.

• media personalities

• school system(s)

• church

• leader/ dictator

Under communism, countries have centralized economies. This means the government controls which of the following.

• the weather

• location of natural resources

• all economic decisions and property

A society in which private property and social class do not exist and the government owns all things necessary to make and transport products is called

• Capitalism

• Communism

• Socialism

• None of the above

Which is Characteristic of Communism?

• Freedom of the press

• Liberty

• Equality of Wealth

• Freedom of Speech

Property is owned by the state

• Communism
• Capitalism