State

Question 1

Marx and Engels

Answer 1

Liberal state is a tool for the bourgeoisie, this can only be destroyed through revolution. The state must be replaced with a dictatorship of the proletariat which protects it from bourgeois reaction.

Question 2

Lenin

Answer 2

The state must be strong and highly centralised (democratic centralism).

Question 3

Luxemburg

Answer 3

Capitalism must be replaced with revolution, but after this revolution the state should be democratic and hold free elections with free speech.

Question 4

Webb

Answer 4

With universal suffrage, the capitalist state will inevitably be replaced.

Question 5

Crosland

Answer 5

Democratic socialist governments have proved that they can use the existing state for radical changes.

Question 6

Giddens

Answer 6

Existing liberal state still requires improvements, this is through redistribution and decentralising political power.

Question 7

New Labour

Answer 7

Focused on devolution and reforming House of Lords.