chapter 8.2

Question 1

Define communism

Answer 1

-An ideology that was based on Karl Marx’s writing to describe the social order or system of government established under a ruling communist party

Question 2

political features of Communism

Answer 2

-Single party state
-Ruled by a single ruler with dictatorial powers
-Promotes world revolution
-No parliaments

Question 3

Economic features of Communism

Answer 3

-Jobs are assigned by the state
-Communal or public ownership of economic assets
-Education is free
-No private ownership