Socialism & Communism

Who is considered the father of communism?

• Adam Smith

• Friedrich Engels

• Karl Marx

• Vladimir Lenin

What is the title of the famous political pamphlet written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels?

• The Anarchist Manifesto

• The Communist Manifesto

• The Socialist Manifesto

• The Capitalist Manifesto

What economic system advocates for the means of production to be owned by the community as a whole?

• fascism

• capitalism

• socialism

• communism

What is the term for the process of converting private property into public property?

• privatization

• confiscation

• decentralization

• nationalization

According to Marxist theory, what is the primary source of societal conflict?

• The primary source of societal conflict according to Marxist theory is the struggle between different social classes.

• The primary source of societal conflict according to Marxist theory is the color of people's shoes

• The primary source of societal conflict according to Marxist theory is the weather patterns

• The primary source of societal conflict according to Marxist theory is the taste of food

Which country was the first to implement a socialist system?

• Cuba

• China

• Soviet Union

• Germany

What is the ultimate goal of communism?

• Create a classless society with equal distribution of wealth

• Promote social inequality

• Encourage individual wealth accumulation

• Establish a monarchy

What is the term for the working class in Marxist theory?

• bourgeoisie

• oligarchy

• proletariat

• aristocracy

What is the role of the state in a communist society, according to Marx?

• Marx believed that the state in a communist society should prioritize the interests of the ruling class.

• In a communist society, Marx argued that the state should maintain a strict hierarchy to ensure order.

• The role of the state in a communist society, according to Marx, is to wither away as the classless society becomes fully established.

• The state in a communist society, according to Marx, is meant to control all aspects of individuals' lives.

What is the main difference between socialism and communism?

• Communism supports market forces, while socialism does not

• Socialism allows for some private ownership and market forces, while communism advocates for complete public ownership and a classless society.

• Socialism allows for a classless society, while communism does not

• Socialism and communism both advocate for complete public ownership