Question

which is the best definition of communism?
communism is an economic system in which the distribution of property and resources is primarily controlled by the government.
communism is an economic system in which the distribution of property and resources is primarily controlled by private businesses.
communism is a political system in which power lies in the hands of a single figure who acts as a monarch.
communism is a political system in which power lies in the hands of several political parties.

Explanation:

Communism is an economic system where the government has significant control over property and resources. In a communist system, the means of production (factories, land, etc.) are often publicly owned (by the state, representing the people in theory). This is in contrast to capitalism, where private businesses control much of the property and resources. The option about power in the hands of a single figure like a monarch is more related to autocratic or monarchical political systems. And the option about power in the hands of several political parties is more about a multi - party political system (which can exist in various economic systems like capitalist democracies). Since communism is fundamentally an economic system (though it has political aspects), the first option is the best definition among the given choices.

Answer:

Communism is an economic system in which the distribution of property and resources is primarily controlled by the government.