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Communism refers to both the economic and political systems.
Communism refers to both the economic and political systems.
True
Socialism only refers to the economic system.
Socialism only refers to the economic system.
True
Under communism, goods and services are allocated based on individual needs.
Under communism, goods and services are allocated based on individual needs.
True
In a socialist society, the distribution of goods and services is determined by individual efforts.
In a socialist society, the distribution of goods and services is determined by individual efforts.
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Capitalism exists within a communist economy.
Capitalism exists within a communist economy.
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Capitalism can exist within a socialist economy.
Capitalism can exist within a socialist economy.
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A communist economy requires a large number of people to control the economy.
A communist economy requires a large number of people to control the economy.
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A socialist society allows for many individuals to control the economy.
A socialist society allows for many individuals to control the economy.
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In a communist economy, the power is centralized among the people.
In a communist economy, the power is centralized among the people.
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In the socialist economy, the power rests primarily within the hands of the workers.
In the socialist economy, the power rests primarily within the hands of the workers.
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Study Notes
Communism vs. Socialism
- Communism: Relates to both the economic and political system.
- Socialism: Refers only to the economic system.
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Distribution of Goods and Services:
- Communism: Distribution based on individual needs.
- Socialism: Distribution based on individual efforts.
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Capitalism:
- Cannot exist in Communism.
- Can exist in Socialism.
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Economic Control:
- Communist economy: Doesn't require many people to control.
- Socialist economy: Many people can control.
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Power Structure:
- Communism: Power concentrated centrally in the hands of the people.
- Socialism: Power mainly in the hands of the workers.
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Test your knowledge on the key differences between communism and socialism in both economic and political contexts. This quiz will cover topics like the distribution of goods and services, economic controls, and power structures within each system.
