Definitions Flashcards
definitions of political terms
What is communism?
Individual people do not own land. Government/community owned land collectively and all wealth is shared among the people based on their needs.
What is socialism
Political and economic view of social organization where means of production, distribution and exchange should be owned and/or regulated by the community.
What is capitalism?
Economic and political idea where a country’s trade and industry is owned and controlled by private and public equity. E.g.: Free market and trade
Nazism
The ideology and practices associated with the Nazi party - characterized by extreme nationalism, racism, conservative/traditional
Facism
Society is controlled and dictated by single-leader, highly conservative society, highly nationalist, encourage, collaboration between classes for the good of the country. Originated from Mussolini