Political Systems Quiz

What is communism?

• A government by the people, in which individuals or those elected by them make decisions

• Government in which the state controls the economy and a single, authoritarian party holds power

• A political system where multiple parties compete for power in free elections

• An economic system based on private ownership and free market principles

What is democracy?

• Government in which the state controls the economy and a single, authoritarian party holds power

• A political system where multiple parties compete for power in free elections

• A government by the people, in which individuals or those elected by them make decisions

• An economic system based on private ownership and free market principles

What is implied about the role of information in citizens' lives in a communist system?

• It is essential for their well-being

• It is detrimental to their lives

• It does not help their lives positively

• It is freely available to everyone

What is guaranteed in a communist system according to the text?

• Employment based on qualifications

• Work is guaranteed

• Significant jobs earn more money

• There is unemployment

In a democracy, how is the type of work determined?

• Based on the government's decision

• Everyone earns equal pay

• Based on qualifications

• No job is considered more important than another

According to the text, how is pay determined in a communist system?

• Pay is based on qualifications

• Pay is equal for all jobs

• Significant jobs earn more money

• There is no pay for work

According to the text, in a democracy, do more important jobs earn more money?

• No, all jobs earn the same amount

• Yes, significant jobs earn more money

• No, there is no pay for work

• Yes, but only if the government decides so

What is the belief about pay in communism according to the learning material?

• Pay is based on individual performance.

• Pay is equal for all and motivates workers to perform well.

• Pay is higher for those in power.

• Pay is determined by the market forces.

In a democracy, how is pay determined according to the learning material?

• Pay is equal for all regardless of performance.

• Pay is based on seniority.

• Pay is based on performance and leads to motivated workers and better performance.

• Pay is randomly assigned.

What is the goal of society in communism according to the text?

• To ensure that the government has the sole responsibility for the country

• To improve the lives of all individuals, achieved by each person thinking they have the responsibility of the entire country at stake

• To focus on individual success rather than collective well-being

• To promote a free market economy where individuals compete against each other