Political Systems

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In a "pure" communist society, who are the wealthiest and most powerful people? Options: Intellectuals, Business leaders, Military leaders, No One--every member of society is supposed to be equal

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No One--every member of society is supposed to be equal

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What societal problem did Karl Marx attempt to address in his manifesto?

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The exploitation of the poor by the rich

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

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Violent revolution

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

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Incentive

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Which one of these is not a basic ideal of communism?
Government controls all means of production.
Abolishment of private property
Classless Utopian society

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

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In which of these models is all property owned by the state?
Options: Communism, Capitalism, Social Democracies

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Communism

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

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Capitalism

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Which is NOT a characteristic of Capitalism? Limited government interference in the marketplace, Markets setting prices through supply/demand, Freedom of Competition, Classless Society

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Classless Society

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

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Capitalism

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How does socialism differ from capitalism?

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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.