Communism vs. Democracy (part of Chapter 27 Notes)
No economic classes (no rich or poor) Communism
Economic Classes: Lower, middle, and upper classes exist Democracy
Government controls all the money and distributes it Communism
No freedom of choice on how to live your life Communism
People don’t get paid according to how much they work but instead by what they need Communism
Choice and freedom Democracy
People get paid according to how much they work and what their job is Democracy
Work and pay is decided by the government Communism
Government controlled press and media Communism
Not allowed to leave the country Communism
Free press and media Democracy