Democracy and Dictatorship, p. 80-81

Question 1

What are the 3 ways that a country can be run?

Answer 1

Communism, Fascism and Democratic

Question 2

How is a democratic country run?

Answer 2

• Everyone has a say in how the government should be run
• Vote for political elections of several different political parties.
• Freedom of speech, information, belief, law and association.

Question 3

Give 2 examples of democratic countries.

Answer 3

Britain
France
USA
(Any 2)

Question 4

How is a communist country run?

Answer 4

• Workers would rise up and take control of the government and do away with class-based society.
• Money and goods shared equally
• The government owns all means of production, no private ownership.

Question 5

Give an example of a communist country.

Answer 5

Russia (from 1917)

Question 6

How is a fascist country run?

Answer 6

• One leader controls all aspects of people’s lives.
• Extreme authoritarian and nationalism
• Needs of the nation > needs of the people
• Don’t believe in equality
• Private ownership is allowed