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Socialism

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 8mins

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1.

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

a)

Democratic Socialists

b)

Utopian Socialists

c)

Revisionist Socialism

d)

Fundamentalist Socialism

2.

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

a)

Fraternity

b)

Cooperation

c)

Free market economics

d)

Collectivism

3.

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

(a)  

4.

Economic Determinism is the theory that

a)

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

b)

Our behaviour is determined by the structure of the economy

c)

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

d)

Inequality is acceptable

5.

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

a)

Democratic Socialists

b)

Marxists

c)

Social Democrats

6.

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

a)

Democratic Socialists

b)

Marxists

c)

Social Democrats

7.

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

(a)  

8.

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

a)

Loony Marxists

b)

Democratic Socialists

c)

Social Democrats

d)

Neo-Marxists

9.

Collectivism is the theory that

a)

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

b)

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

10.

Which of the following are examples of Economic Collectivism?

a)

Progressive Taxation

b)

Extensive Public Services

c)

State/common ownership

d)

All of the above

11.

Which statement is the most accurate?

a)

Collectivism leads to the achievement of a better society

b)

Collectivism leads to tyranny of the majority

12.

Which branch of socialism proposes that 'Capital can be humanised'?

a)

Social Democrats

b)

Democratic Socialists

c)

Marxists

13.

“To secure for the workers by hand or by brain the full fruits of their industry and the most equitable distribution thereof that may be possible upon the basis of the common ownership of the means of production, distribution and exchange, and the best obtainable system of popular administration and control of each industry or service.” What is this? (clue Labour Party)

(a)  

14.

Which quote comes closest to your own personal views?

a)

“from each according to his ability; to each according to his need”

b)

from each according to what he chooses to do, to each according to what he makes for himself”