Question

1. discrimination: communism says everyone is equal democracy treats everyone equally under the law, but the majority can sometimes overrule the minority.
2. origin: communism as a political idea started after the french revolution. democracy began in ancient greece.
3. elections: communist countries might have elections, but the same party always wins. in democracies, anyone can vote and different parties can win.
4. rights: communism often limits peoples rights. democracy protects civil rights.
5. religion: communism often restricts religious freedom. democracy allows religious freedom.
6. social structure: communism aims for a classless society. democracy allows different social classes, but people can move between them.
7. view on war: communists think war is bad for the country. democracies decide based on what most people think.

conclusion

part 2: comparing communism and democracy

1. create a chart comparing communism and democracy. include at least three characteristics for each system and two shared aspects. use information from the text to support your diagram.

Explanation:

• Communism:
• Elections: In communist countries, there might be elections, but the same party always wins.
• Rights: Communism often limits people's rights.
• Religion: Communism often restricts religious freedom.
• Similarities:
• Both systems are forms of governance.
• Both can have some form of political participation (even if limited in communism).
• Both aim to organize society (though in different ways).
• Democracy:
• Elections: In democracies, anyone can vote and different parties can win.
• Rights: Democracy protects civil rights.
• Religion: Democracy allows religious freedom.

Answer:

Communism	Similarities	Democracy
Rights: Communism often limits people's rights.		Rights: Democracy protects civil rights.
Religion: Communism often restricts religious freedom.		Religion: Democracy allows religious freedom.