Differing views and tensions within socialism (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What does revolutionary socialism advocate for achieving socialism?
What does revolutionary socialism advocate for achieving socialism?
Complete overthrow of existing structures
What does fundamentalist socialism argue about capitalism?
What does fundamentalist socialism argue about capitalism?
It must be abolished
What two main classes do revolutionary socialists believe divide society?
What two main classes do revolutionary socialists believe divide society?
Bourgeoisie and proletariat
Why do revolutionary socialists reject reformism?
Why do revolutionary socialists reject reformism?
Structures protect capitalist interests
In which work did Marx and Engels argue capitalism would lead to its own destruction?
In which work did Marx and Engels argue capitalism would lead to its own destruction?
The Communist Manifesto
What concept did Lenin advocate for leading the revolution?
What concept did Lenin advocate for leading the revolution?
Vanguard party
What did Rosa Luxemburg emphasise as essential for revolutionary change?
What did Rosa Luxemburg emphasise as essential for revolutionary change?
Mass worker spontaneity
What is meant by the state 'withering away' in revolutionary socialism?
What is meant by the state 'withering away' in revolutionary socialism?
Transition to classless, stateless society
How do revolutionary socialists view capitalism's effect on human nature?
How do revolutionary socialists view capitalism's effect on human nature?
It distorts human nature
What form of ownership do revolutionary socialists advocate for?
What form of ownership do revolutionary socialists advocate for?
Collective ownership
What debate exists within revolutionary socialism about economic organisation?
What debate exists within revolutionary socialism about economic organisation?
Centralised vs decentralised control
What historical example is cited as a risk of revolutionary socialism becoming authoritarian?
What historical example is cited as a risk of revolutionary socialism becoming authoritarian?
Soviet Union