Basic Characteristics of Communism

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Key Characteristics of Communism

Dictatorship: A government where a single ruler holds absolute power, unrestrained by laws or opposition.
Personality Cult: Elevation of an authoritarian leader to a near-mythical status, embodying national spirit with claims of extraordinary wisdom and strength, often approaching a quasi-religious portrayal.
Paranoia: An irrational tendency to feel excessive suspicion or fear, potentially leading to delusions of persecution.
Artificially Prepared Crises: Situations engineered to create fear, distraction, or control among the populace (specific details lacking).
Tyranny: A form of oppressive governance characterized by cruelty and harshness towards citizens.
Collectivism: Emphasis on prioritizing group goals over individual aspirations, often tied to family or community identities.
Poverty: A state where individuals cannot meet basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter, education, or healthcare.
Leading Role of a Party: The Communist Party's dominance in all aspects of governance and society (specific details lacking).
Cynic Opposition: Dissent or criticism of the regime framed through skepticism, questioning the party’s motives or policies (specific details lacking).
Absence of a Justice: A lack of fairness in legal systems, where justice is not equitably administered or is absent (specific details lacking).
Communist Ideology: A political and economic system advocating for state ownership of resources and industries; prohibits political opposition.
Lying: The use of falsehoods as a tool of governance or persuasion (specific details lacking).
Industrialization: The transition of economies from subsistence and basic goods towards advanced production in modern factories, leading to service-based economies at high development levels.
Militarization: The expansion and strengthening of armed forces, often accompanied by societal and economic adjustments to support military objectives.
Central Planning: An economic system where the government makes all decisions regarding production, resource allocation, pricing, and distribution of goods.
No Personal Responsibility: A societal structure where individuals are not held accountable for their actions or decisions (specific details lacking).

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Explore key terms related to communism with this flashcard quiz. Each card includes a critical definition that helps to understand the fundamental aspects of this political ideology. Test your knowledge on concepts like dictatorship and personality cult.