Socialism

First mention of the word 'socialism' was connected to which early nineteenth century political movement?

• Democratic Socialists

• Utopian Socialists

• Revisionist Socialism

• Fundamentalist Socialism

Which of these terms help define socialism? You can select more than one...

• Fraternity

• Cooperation

• Free market economics

• Collectivism

The social class that owns the capitalist means of production and society’s wealth is known as the

(a)  

Economic Determinism is the theory that

• Only via the change from capitalism to socialism can we achieve equality and social justice

• Our behaviour is determined by the structure of the economy

• Through hard work, everyone should have the opportunity to own private property

• Inequality is acceptable

Of the following 3 versions of Socialism which is the most left wing?

• Democratic Socialists

• Marxists

• Social Democrats

Of the following 3 versions of Socialism which is the most centrist (ie least left wing)?

• Democratic Socialists

• Marxists

• Social Democrats

Name me a former UK PM who who might most accurately be described as a Social Democrat

(a)  

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders would be best described as

• Loony Marxists

• Democratic Socialists

• Social Democrats

• Neo-Marxists

Collectivism is the theory that

• A group of individuals should accept punishment for the misdeeds or crimes of one of their number

• Action taken by groups is more effective than action taken by individuals

Which of the following are examples of Economic Collectivism?

• Progressive Taxation

• Extensive Public Services

• State/common ownership

• All of the above