Capitalism (USA) Communist (USSR)

- The government is chosen in free - Individuals’ lives were tightly

democratic elections
- Free of control by the government
- The general standard of living is
low, however unemployment &
extreme poverty is rare
- Being free of control by the
government is more important that
everyone being equal
- Wealthy country but with extremes
of great wealth & poverty
- Saw the policy as ‘doing the right
thing’ rather than serving the interest
of the country
controlled
- Saw the policy as ‘doing the right
thing’ rather than serving the interest
of the country
- It is a one party dictatorship.
Elections were held, but all
candidates belonged to the
Communist Party.
- The rights of the individuals were
seen as less important than the good
of society as a whole
- All property belongs to the
community & the state owned all
industry

Explain in a paragraph the difference between Communism & Capitalism without using your
notes:
- Which is the better system of running a country?
- Why do you think this is?
Communism mainly focuses on the government being in power and controlling the people.
Most buildings and factories are owned by the government, and it is a one-party dictatorship.
Capitalism allowed people to have free rights and the government will be chosen by the
people through voting. I think Capitalism is a better system of running a country as everyone
gets their rights and it is a two-way dictatorship, where both parties gets to contribute and
choose.
Soviet Union USA & Britain
Politics Single-party rule Free elections with a choice of
parties
Social Classless society, everyone is equal Some people have more power than
structure others (because of family
background, wealth, education, or
achievements)
Economy All property owned by the state, not Private ownership & a competitive
individuals workplace
Rights Rights of all workers more Individual freedoms valued but
important than individual rights limited by majority opinion.