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1.5 Core Political Ideas
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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