Which of the following is correct concerning a communist system of government?

A) Countries such as Denmark, Norway, and Sweden are modern examples of communist systems.
B) The concept of communism was developed by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.
C) Communist systems pay people based on their contributions to society.
D) Communist systems allow private individuals to make economic decisions.

1 answer

The correct statement concerning a communist system of government is:

B) The concept of communism was developed by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.

The other statements are incorrect:

  • A) Denmark, Norway, and Sweden are examples of social democracies, not communist systems.
  • C) In communist systems, people are typically paid according to need rather than contributions, which differs from capitalist systems.
  • D) Communist systems generally do not allow private individuals to make economic decisions; the state or collective ownership typically controls economic resources and decisions.