Social Democracy: Humanising Capitalism for Social Justice (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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How does social democracy differ from revolutionary socialism in its approach to capitalism?
How does social democracy differ from revolutionary socialism in its approach to capitalism?
Works within capitalist framework
What does social democracy advocate regarding the economy?
What does social democracy advocate regarding the economy?
A mixed economy with both sectors
Which services do social democrats believe the welfare state should provide?
Which services do social democrats believe the welfare state should provide?
Healthcare, pensions, unemployment support
What is the purpose of progressive taxation in social democracy?
What is the purpose of progressive taxation in social democracy?
Redistribute wealth & fund public services
Which issues does social democracy aim to tackle through social justice policies?
Which issues does social democracy aim to tackle through social justice policies?
Poverty, discrimination, social exclusion
What view does social democracy hold about human nature?
What view does social democracy hold about human nature?
Optimistic - people capable of empathy
What role should the state play according to social democracy?
What role should the state play according to social democracy?
Strong, active state that intervenes
How do social democrats believe social change should occur?
How do social democrats believe social change should occur?
Through elections & legislation
Why does social democracy support regulation of capitalism?
Why does social democracy support regulation of capitalism?
Prevent concentration of wealth & power
Which countries are cited as examples of the Scandinavian Model?
Which countries are cited as examples of the Scandinavian Model?
Sweden, Denmark, and Norway
What do left-wing critics say about social democracy's relationship with capitalism?
What do left-wing critics say about social democracy's relationship with capitalism?
It compromises too much with capitalism
What globalisation challenge does social democracy face?
What globalisation challenge does social democracy face?
Capital can move to lower-tax countries