1.5.3 Socialism

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    • 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
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