1.5.3 Socialism

• What did Robert Owen propose as an alternative to capitalism?

  Cooperative communities
• Social ownership in socialism refers to collective ownership of the means of production
• Progressive taxation is a key tool for wealth redistribution in socialism.


  True
• Universal healthcare in a socialist system provides free medical care for all citizens.

  True
• How are social welfare programs funded in a socialist system?

  Progressive taxation
• Order the key thinkers in the historical development of socialism by their contributions

  1️⃣ Karl Marx - Advocated for the overthrow of capitalism

  2️⃣ Friedrich Engels - Developed the theory of scientific socialism

  3️⃣ Robert Owen - Proposed worker-owned enterprises

  4️⃣ Ferdinand Lassalle - Argued for a democratic socialist state
• Match the thinker with their key idea:

  Karl Marx ↔️ Overthrow capitalism

  Friedrich Engels ↔️ Scientific socialism

  Robert Owen ↔️ Worker-owned enterprises

  Ferdinand Lassalle ↔️ Democratic socialist state
• Democratic control in socialism means the economy is controlled by a small elite.

  False
• Match the social welfare program with its purpose:

  Universal Healthcare ↔️ Free or low-cost medical care

  Public Education ↔️ Free education from primary to tertiary

  Unemployment Benefits ↔️ Financial assistance for the jobless

  Pensions ↔️ Basic standard of living for elderly
• What level of education does public education in socialist systems aim to provide for free?

  Primary to tertiary
• Socialism aims to achieve equality and social justice through the establishment of a welfare
• Match the socialist thinker with their key idea:

  Karl Marx ↔️ Overthrow capitalism

  Friedrich Engels ↔️ Scientific socialism

  Robert Owen ↔️ Cooperative communities

  Ferdinand Lassalle ↔️ Democratic socialist state
• What is nationalization in socialist economic policy?

  Public ownership of industries
• What does democratic socialism advocate for in achieving socialist goals?

  Gradual, democratic reforms
• Marxism-Leninism emphasizes the role of a centralized, authoritarian state
• Momentum is a grassroots movement within the Labour Party pushing for radical left-wing reforms.


  True
• What does socialism aim to achieve through the establishment of a welfare state?

  Equality and social justice
• The welfare state in socialism provides public services and social support to all citizens.

  True
• Social welfare programs in a socialist framework aim to promote equality and social justice
• Socialism advocates for social ownership and democratic control of the means of production
• Friedrich Engels collaborated with Karl Marx to develop the theory of scientific socialism
• What is the role of the welfare state in socialism?

  Ensure well-being of citizens
• Worker cooperatives are businesses owned and democratically controlled by their workers
• Social welfare programs in a socialist framework aim to promote equality and social justice
• Pensions in a socialist system ensure a basic standard of living for the elderly.


  True
• The historical origins of socialism can be traced back to the 19th century.


  True
• What does social ownership in socialism mean?

  Collective ownership
• Match the socialist economic policy with its description:

  Nationalization ↔️ Public ownership of industries

  Worker Cooperatives ↔️ Businesses owned by workers

  Progressive Taxation ↔️ Higher tax rates on the wealthy

  Expanded Welfare State ↔️ Increased public spending
• What is the primary emphasis of Marxism-Leninism in achieving a socialist state?

  Revolutionary overthrow of capitalism
• Which political party in the UK has a democratic socialist wing?

  Labour Party
• The Labour Party's democratic socialist wing advocates for greater public ownership
• Karl Marx advocated for the overthrow of capitalism and the establishment of a classless, communist society
• Progressive taxation involves higher tax rates on the wealthy
• Match the social welfare program with its purpose:

  Universal Healthcare ↔️ Free or low-cost medical care for all

  Public Education ↔️ Free, high-quality education from primary to tertiary levels

  Unemployment Benefits ↔️ Financial assistance for those who have lost their jobs

  Pensions ↔️ Basic standard of living for the elderly
• Democratic socialism aims to transform capitalism through violent revolution.

  False
• Match the political party with its key focus in the UK:

  Labour Party ↔️ Greater public ownership

  Green Party ↔️ Environmental protection

  Socialist Workers Party ↔️ Overthrow of capitalism
• What is the primary aim of socialism?

  Equality and social justice
• Karl Marx believed in the establishment of a classless, communist society.

  True
• Socialism aims to achieve equality and social justice for all citizens.


  True
• What is nationalization in socialist economic policy?

  Transfer to public ownership