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Why are communism and fascism considered at opposite ends of the political s pectrum?
The reason is because the political systems of government can be looked at based on power and wealth distribution and the populace of a nation and measured by the wealth gap of citizens. The spectrum can be looked at like this.
Fascism - power = power (force/military/police state) (Nazi Germany)
Capitalism - money = power (rich rule) (really what the US is today)
Republic - majority = power, however minority rights are protected through a Bill of Rights all citizens have in order to protect them from an oppressive minority (religious freedom for example), and wealth distribution is not strongly governed however there is a basic infrastructure in place to allow motivated citizens to excel. (What the US Constitution attempted to establish)
Socialism - majority = power, however the rights of citizens are more progressively controlled through the system in order to ensure that all citizens are afforded equal opportunity regardless of how wealthy they are born (infrastructure, education including college, medicine, living wage for students, etc... is paid for by collective taxation). (France, Canada, Holland, Sweden, etc..etc.. most civilized democracies)
Marxism - ruling class = power, wealth is distributed in order to have society work as a single unit, greatly reducing the wealth gap, information is controlled.
Communism - ruling class = power, however the government's job is to ensure that wealth distribution gives equality to all citizens regardless of skill, all citizens are equal (in "ideal" communism).
In this respect, fascism is force of the ruling class, and the bulk of the nations wealth is in the hands of a very small % of citizens. On the opposite end of the spectrum communism's goal is to eliminate any wealth gap (or even a need for money, food is often evenly rationed, housing is provided by the government, citizens are assigned jobs, etc...). There is also the concept of individualism at the fascist/capitalist end where a citizen born into privilege will simply excel, and a poor citizen will die in a gutter without support. The systems range from selfish to selfless in respect to individualism.
What else can I help you with?
What countries are under fascim?
Fascism is not a political choice, like democracy or communism.
What political systems long term goal was to produce heaven on earth here?
A. Fascism B. Totalitarianism C. Communism D. Feudalism
What makes political different from democracy?
Some other types of political ideology are; Dictatorship Monarchy Communism Fascism Theocracy Aristocracy
Does fascism or communism seem to be more concerned with the welfare of the people?
communism seems to be more concerned with the welfare of the people. fascism=considers deferences in class communism=equal class
Is fascism the same as communism?
I will say no because though communist governments in the past and in the present use fascism, communism is a type of economy and has an authoritarian leader, meaning it is controlled by government(aka Executive wing in context to American government), while in fascism the economy is also controlled by an authoritarian leader but will use the military and other violent methods to keep the people in control. So, to answer your question, No communists are not worse then fascists in theory.
What are 4 different types of ideologies?
-Liberalism -Conservatism -Socialism/Communism -Nationalism/Fascism
Fascism is a political ideology that became popular in certain countries following World War 1 and was a response to fear of?
communism and economic instability. Fascism is characterized by authoritarianism, nationalism, and the suppression of political dissent. It places strict control over the economy and promotes the dominant role of a single leader or party.
Fascism differs from communism because .?
Fascism supports private enterprise. A+
What does fascism-communism and authoritarianism have in common?
Fascism is a political philosophy, typically considered far right-wing but with some interesting left-wing elements. Communism is an economic philosophy that is typically considered far left-wing. Authoritarianism is a form of government based mainly upon extreme power exercised by the government with limited to no recourse for the people. Historically, countries that have been Fascist or Communist have wound up having Authoritarian governments.
What was a bigger threat to Britain in the 1930's fascism or communism?
Communism. This is one reason Britain appeased Germany in the 1930s. Britain would have preferred fascism over communism.
What describes the difference between communism and fascism?
Communism and fascism are both authoritarian political ideologies, but they differ fundamentally in their goals and ideologies. Communism advocates for a classless society where the means of production are owned collectively, aiming for egalitarianism and the abolition of private property. In contrast, fascism emphasizes nationalism, often promoting a hierarchical society based on race or ethnicity, and supports a strong, centralized government led by a dictatorial leader. While communism seeks to eliminate class distinctions, fascism seeks to strengthen national identity and unity, often at the expense of individual rights and freedoms.
How were 20th century communism and fascism similar?
Elitism
