STPGT-Sociology_Karl Marx: Social Revolution

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Karl Marx: Social Revolution

1. According to Karl Marx, the base of a society consists of:

(A) Cultural institutions

(B) The economic foundation, including the means and relations of production

(D) The legal system

(B) The economic foundation, including the means and relations of production

Explanation: Marx argued that the base of a society comprises its economic foundation, which includes the means of production (tools, land, resources) and the relations of production (how people interact in the process of producing goods).

2. In Marx's theory of social revolution, the proletariat is:

(A) The ruling class

(B) The working class

(D) The intellectual class

(B) The working class

Explanation: Marx identified the proletariat as the working class, which, under capitalism, sells its labor to the bourgeoisie (capitalist class) in exchange for wages.

3. According to Marx, the capitalist mode of production leads to social revolution because:

(A) Workers are empowered by the system

(B) The contradictions within the capitalist system will lead to its downfall

(D) The state supports the working class

(B) The contradictions within the capitalist system will lead to its downfall

Explanation: Marx believed that capitalism's internal contradictions, such as exploitation and class struggle, would eventually lead to the collapse of the capitalist system and the rise of socialism.

4. According to Marx, what role does the state play in a capitalist society?

(A) The state represents the interests of the working class

(B) The state ensures the fair distribution of wealth

(D) The state abolishes class distinctions

Explanation: Marx argued that the state in capitalist societies primarily serves the interests of the ruling capitalist class, the bourgeoisie, by preserving existing property relations and suppressing uprisings from the proletariat.

5. Marx's concept of social revolution is directly linked to the idea of:

(A) Political reform

(B) Class struggle and the overthrow of the bourgeoisie

(D) The development of a more democratic political system

(B) Class struggle and the overthrow of the bourgeoisie

Explanation: Marx viewed social revolution as the result of class struggle, where the proletariat rises up to overthrow the bourgeoisie and replace the capitalist system with socialism.

6. According to Marx, the mode of production in a society determines:

(A) The political system

(B) The level of technological development

(D) The distribution of resources

Explanation: Marx argued that the economic base of society (the mode of production) shapes the social relations and ideas that emerge, including the political and legal systems, which reflect the interests of the ruling class.

7. What is the ultimate goal of Marx's social revolution?

(A) To create a society where the means of production are collectively owned

(B) To increase the wages of the working class

(D) To promote the ideas of democracy

(A) To create a society where the means of production are collectively owned

Explanation: The ultimate goal of Marx's social revolution is to establish socialism, where the means of production are collectively owned and controlled by the workers, eliminating class exploitation.

8. According to Marx, the capitalist class (bourgeoisie) maintains power through:

(A) The force of arms and military dictatorship

(B) The control of the means of production and state apparatus

(D) Education and enlightenment of the proletariat

(B) The control of the means of production and state apparatus

Explanation: Marx argued that the bourgeoisie maintains power by controlling both the means of production (factories, resources) and the state apparatus, which is used to enforce their economic dominance.

9. What is the role of the proletariat in Marx's theory of social revolution?

(A) To collaborate with the bourgeoisie in reforming the system

(B) To overthrow the capitalist system and establish a dictatorship of the proletariat

(D) To negotiate better conditions within the existing capitalist system

(B) To overthrow the capitalist system and establish a dictatorship of the proletariat

Explanation: Marx argued that the proletariat must lead a revolution to overthrow the bourgeoisie and establish a "dictatorship of the proletariat," a transitional phase where the working class controls the state and works to abolish class distinctions.

10. In Marx's view, what is the first stage of a social revolution?

(A) The establishment of a welfare state

(B) The political and economic organization of the working class

(D) The suppression of the bourgeoisie by military force

(B) The political and economic organization of the working class

Explanation: The first stage of a social revolution, according to Marx, involves the political and economic organization of the working class, which must unite to challenge the power of the bourgeoisie and eventually seize control of the state.

11. According to Marx, the ruling class in any society is defined by:

(A) Its control over the intellectual ideas

(B) Its ability to own and control the means of production

(D) Its ability to organize the labor force

(B) Its ability to own and control the means of production

Explanation: Marx argued that the ruling class in any society controls the means of production (such as factories, land, and resources) and therefore holds power over the rest of society.

12. Marx's theory of revolution emphasizes the need for:

(A) A gradual reform of the capitalist system

(B) The abolition of the state

(D) A peaceful transition to socialism

Explanation: Marx believed that the only way to overthrow capitalism was through a violent revolution led by the proletariat, as the bourgeoisie would not voluntarily relinquish power.

13. In Marxist theory, the dictatorship of the proletariat refers to:

(A) The temporary rule of the working class to suppress the bourgeoisie and begin building socialism

(B) A permanent authoritarian regime

(D) The establishment of capitalist democracy

(A) The temporary rule of the working class to suppress the bourgeoisie and begin building socialism

Explanation: The dictatorship of the proletariat, according to Marx, is a temporary phase during which the working class holds political power to suppress resistance from the bourgeoisie and implement socialist reforms.

14. According to Marx, social revolutions are driven by:

(A) The personal desires of revolutionary leaders

(B) The contradictions and crises within the capitalist system

(D) The peaceful collaboration between the ruling class and the working class

(B) The contradictions and crises within the capitalist system

Explanation: Marx believed that social revolutions are driven by inherent contradictions within the capitalist system, such as the exploitation of workers, which eventually lead to economic crises and class struggles that prompt revolutionary change.

15. In Marx's theory, the transition from capitalism to socialism requires:

(A) The peaceful negotiation of terms between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat

(B) The temporary use of the state to suppress opposition and reorganize society

(D) The complete absence of the state

(B) The temporary use of the state to suppress opposition and reorganize society

Explanation: Marx argued that the transition to socialism would require the working class to temporarily use state power to suppress the bourgeoisie, reorganize the economy, and establish a society based on collective ownership of the means of production.

16. The ultimate goal of Marx’s social revolution is to:

(A) Establish a system of absolute equality

(B) Abolish all forms of class distinction and create a classless society

(D) Strengthen the existing capitalist system

(B) Abolish all forms of class distinction and create a classless society

Explanation: Marx’s ultimate goal for social revolution was to abolish class distinctions and create a classless society where the means of production are collectively owned and controlled by the workers.

17. Marx believed that the transformation to socialism would be:

(A) A slow, peaceful process initiated by the bourgeoisie

(B) A violent upheaval initiated by the proletariat

(D) A diplomatic negotiation between the workers and capitalists

(B) A violent upheaval initiated by the proletariat

Explanation: Marx argued that the transformation to socialism would require a violent upheaval, led by the proletariat, to overthrow the capitalist system and seize control of the means of production.

18. According to Marx, the first step in the revolution of the proletariat is to:

(A) Gain political office through elections

(B) Seize control of the state apparatus and dismantle the capitalist system

(D) Negotiate better wages and working conditions

(B) Seize control of the state apparatus and dismantle the capitalist system

Explanation: Marx believed that the first step in the proletariat revolution was to seize control of the state apparatus from the bourgeoisie, dismantle the capitalist system, and begin building a socialist society.

19. According to Marx, a revolution in the political superstructure (such as changes in law, politics, and ideology) is the result of:

(A) A cultural transformation within the working class

(B) Economic changes in the base of society (the mode of production)

(D) An external influence from foreign powers

(B) Economic changes in the base of society (the mode of production)

Explanation: Marx argued that changes in the political and legal superstructure are driven by shifts in the economic base of society, particularly changes in the mode of production and class relations.

20. In Marxist theory, the state is seen as:

(A) A neutral institution that represents the interests of all people

(B) A tool of the bourgeoisie to maintain its control over the proletariat

(D) A mechanism for fostering social harmony between classes

(B) A tool of the bourgeoisie to maintain its control over the proletariat

Explanation: Marx viewed the state as a tool used by the bourgeoisie to maintain control over the proletariat and protect the capitalist economic system, rather than as an impartial institution serving the interests of all classes.

21. According to Marx, the contradiction between the forces and relations of production creates:

(A) A harmonious society

(B) Economic crises and revolutionary potential

(D) A perfectly functioning state apparatus

(B) Economic crises and revolutionary potential

Explanation: Marx believed that the contradiction between the forces of production (technology and resources) and the relations of production (class structures) would inevitably lead to economic crises, which would generate revolutionary potential among the oppressed proletariat.

22. Marx’s theory of revolution assumes that:

(A) Revolution can occur peacefully through electoral means

(B) Class struggle is the engine of historical change

(D) The proletariat does not need to be organized for revolution

(B) Class struggle is the engine of historical change

Explanation: Marx believed that history is shaped by class struggle, with the proletariat being the force that would overthrow the bourgeoisie, ultimately leading to the establishment of socialism and the abolition of class divisions.

23. According to Marx, once the proletariat has overthrown the bourgeoisie, the next step is to:

(A) Establish a fully democratic government with equal voting rights

(B) Create a dictatorship of the proletariat to suppress the bourgeoisie

(D) Allow the bourgeoisie to retain political power while redistributing wealth

(B) Create a dictatorship of the proletariat to suppress the bourgeoisie

Explanation: Marx believed that after overthrowing the bourgeoisie, the proletariat would establish a temporary dictatorship of the proletariat to suppress any counter-revolutionary efforts and reorganize society towards socialism.

24. Marx considered the role of the state during the transition to socialism as:

(A) Unnecessary, as socialism would occur naturally

(B) To maintain bourgeois power until the revolution is complete

(D) A form of global governance

Explanation: In Marx's view, the state would play a role in the transition to socialism, where it would help to maintain proletarian dominance and suppress any resistance from the bourgeoisie, until the state itself "withers away" and a classless society emerges.

25. According to Marx, the abolition of private property is necessary for:

(A) Preserving the capitalist economic system

(B) Ensuring the fair distribution of wealth

(D) Protecting individual freedoms and rights

Explanation: Marx believed that private property, particularly the means of production, was the foundation of class division and exploitation. Its abolition was essential for the establishment of socialism and a classless society.

26. According to Marx, in a capitalist society, the bourgeoisie class maintains power primarily through:

(A) The creation of wealth for all members of society

(B) Its control over the means of production and the ideological superstructure

(D) Social welfare programs

(B) Its control over the means of production and the ideological superstructure

Explanation: Marx argued that the bourgeoisie controls the means of production (factories, land, etc.) and the ideological superstructure (laws, media, education), which ensures their power and dominance in capitalist societies.

27. Marx's theory of social revolution suggests that revolution will occur when:

(A) The proletariat is ready to accept capitalist reforms

(B) The contradictions of capitalism become irreconcilable and the working class rises up

(D) The proletariat is able to form alliances with the capitalist class

(B) The contradictions of capitalism become irreconcilable and the working class rises up

Explanation: Marx believed that capitalism's contradictions, such as exploitation and inequality, would eventually lead to an economic and social crisis, forcing the proletariat to rise up and overthrow the bourgeoisie.

28. Marx’s vision of a post-revolutionary society is one where:

(A) A centralized government controls all aspects of life

(B) Class distinctions are abolished, and the means of production are collectively owned

(D) The bourgeoisie remains in power but shares profits with the proletariat

(B) Class distinctions are abolished, and the means of production are collectively owned

Explanation: Marx envisioned a post-revolutionary society where class distinctions are abolished, and the means of production are collectively owned and controlled by the workers, creating a classless, egalitarian society.

29. According to Marx, the primary role of ideology in capitalist societies is to:

(A) Reflect the interests of all social classes equally

(B) Promote the values and interests of the ruling capitalist class

(D) Organize the working class to overthrow capitalism

(B) Promote the values and interests of the ruling capitalist class

Explanation: Marx argued that ideology in capitalist societies serves the interests of the ruling class, the bourgeoisie, by justifying their dominance and the exploitation of the working class through education, media, and legal systems.

30. For Marx, the proletariat revolution is inevitable because:

(A) Capitalism will eventually provide all workers with their demands

(B) The working class will become aware of its exploitation and unite against the bourgeoisie

(D) Capitalists will voluntarily share their wealth with the working class

(B) The working class will become aware of its exploitation and unite against the bourgeoisie

Explanation: Marx believed that as the contradictions of capitalism become more apparent, the proletariat would become conscious of its exploitation and unite to overthrow the bourgeoisie, leading to social revolution.

31. According to Marx, the class struggle between the bourgeoisie and proletariat is the driving force of:

(A) Political reform

(B) Social and historical change

(D) Cultural evolution

(B) Social and historical change

Explanation: Marx believed that history is driven by class struggle, particularly between the bourgeoisie (capitalist class) and the proletariat (working class), which leads to social and historical transformations.

32. According to Marx, the capitalist system perpetuates exploitation by:

(A) Distributing wealth equally among all classes

(B) Allowing the working class to control the means of production

(D) Ensuring that all workers have access to resources

Explanation: Marx argued that capitalists extract surplus value from workers by paying them less than the value of what they produce, which leads to the exploitation of the working class.

33. In Marxist theory, the "superstructure" of society refers to:

(A) The economic base of society

(B) The legal, political, and ideological institutions that are shaped by the economic base

(D) The physical infrastructure of society

(B) The legal, political, and ideological institutions that are shaped by the economic base

Explanation: Marx’s concept of the "superstructure" refers to the institutions and ideologies (legal, political, cultural) that arise from and are shaped by the economic base, or the mode of production, of society.

34. Marx argued that the capitalist mode of production creates contradictions that will eventually lead to:

(A) The stabilization of the capitalist system

(B) The eventual collapse of capitalism and the rise of socialism

(D) The permanent dominance of the bourgeoisie

(B) The eventual collapse of capitalism and the rise of socialism

Explanation: Marx argued that the contradictions inherent in capitalism—such as the exploitation of workers—would eventually lead to its collapse and the rise of socialism, as the proletariat would revolt and take control of the means of production.

35. Marx’s concept of "historical materialism" suggests that:

(A) History is driven by the ideas and ideologies of intellectual leaders

(B) The material conditions of society (the economy) are the foundation upon which other aspects of society are built

(D) History progresses without any predictable patterns

(B) The material conditions of society (the economy) are the foundation upon which other aspects of society are built

Explanation: Historical materialism is the Marxist theory that economic conditions and the mode of production (how goods are produced) are the foundation of society and shape its political, legal, and ideological structures.

36. According to Marx, the transition from capitalism to socialism requires:

(A) A reform of the capitalist system through peaceful negotiations

(B) The elimination of all forms of government

(D) Increased production of consumer goods for all classes

Explanation: Marx believed that for socialism to be established, the working class must seize control of the state apparatus, dismantle the capitalist system, and begin the process of redistributing power and resources to the people.

37. Marx's vision of socialism involves:

(A) The continuation of capitalist private property systems

(B) The collective ownership of the means of production and the abolition of class distinctions

(D) The rise of a new ruling elite to replace the bourgeoisie

(B) The collective ownership of the means of production and the abolition of class distinctions

Explanation: Marx envisioned socialism as a system in which the means of production are collectively owned by the people, leading to the elimination of class distinctions and the establishment of a more egalitarian society.

38. Marx’s concept of "surplus value" refers to:

(A) The profit made by workers from their labor

(B) The value produced by workers that exceeds their wages and is appropriated by capitalists

(D) The value added to products through technological innovation

(B) The value produced by workers that exceeds their wages and is appropriated by capitalists

Explanation: Surplus value is the value that workers create through their labor beyond the value of their wages. This surplus value is appropriated by capitalists as profit.

39. According to Marx, the rise of capitalism was historically necessary because:

(A) It eliminated feudalism and created new wealth for all classes

(B) It was the natural development of human societies

(D) It laid the groundwork for socialism by concentrating wealth and power in a few hands

Explanation: Marx argued that capitalism was historically necessary because it concentrated wealth and power in the hands of a few capitalists, which created the conditions for the proletariat to eventually rise up and overthrow the system.

40. According to Marx, the dictatorship of the proletariat is:

(A) A permanent feature of the socialist state

(B) The phase in which the proletariat seizes political power and suppresses the bourgeoisie

(D) The phase in which the proletariat voluntarily relinquishes power to the state

(B) The phase in which the proletariat seizes political power and suppresses the bourgeoisie

Explanation: Marx's concept of the dictatorship of the proletariat refers to the transitional period following the revolution, during which the working class holds political power and suppresses any remaining opposition from the bourgeoisie.

41. According to Marx, the proletariat can only achieve true freedom through:

(A) Greater access to education

(B) The abolition of private property and class distinctions

(D) Voluntary cooperation with the bourgeoisie

(B) The abolition of private property and class distinctions

Explanation: Marx argued that true freedom for the proletariat could only be achieved through the abolition of private property and class distinctions, as this would eliminate the exploitation and oppression inherent in the capitalist system.

42. According to Marx, under capitalism, the relationship between the proletariat and the bourgeoisie is one of:

(A) Cooperation and mutual benefit

(B) Equal rights and opportunities

(D) Friendship and solidarity

Explanation: Marx believed that the capitalist system is based on exploitation, where the bourgeoisie extracts surplus value from the proletariat by paying them less than the value of what they produce.

43. Marx's idea of class struggle is based on the conflict between:

(A) The workers and the state

(B) The bourgeoisie and the proletariat

(D) The intellectuals and the working class

(B) The bourgeoisie and the proletariat

Explanation: Marx's concept of class struggle is centered on the conflict between the bourgeoisie (capitalist class) and the proletariat (working class), with the latter seeking to overthrow the capitalist system.

44. In Marx’s analysis, the capitalist class maintains its power by:

(A) Ensuring a fair distribution of wealth

(B) Controlling the means of production and exploiting labor

(D) Educating the proletariat about their rights

(B) Controlling the means of production and exploiting labor

Explanation: Marx argued that the capitalist class maintains its power by controlling the means of production, which allows them to exploit the labor of the proletariat and accumulate wealth.

45. According to Marx, the state under capitalism functions to:

(A) Represent the interests of the entire population equally

(B) Promote the welfare of the working class

(D) Facilitate the transition to a socialist society

Explanation: Marx believed that the state functions to protect the interests of the capitalist class by maintaining the existing class relations and suppressing challenges to the status quo.

46. Marx argued that the revolution of the proletariat would lead to:

(A) A peaceful redistribution of wealth

(B) The establishment of a dictatorship of the bourgeoisie

(D) The rise of a new capitalist class

Explanation: Marx envisioned that the revolution of the proletariat would lead to the establishment of socialism and, eventually, the creation of a classless, stateless society where the means of production are collectively owned and controlled by the people.

47. According to Marx, capitalism is an inherently:

(A) Democratic system

(B) Exploitative system that divides society into classes

(D) Progressive system that benefits everyone equally

(B) Exploitative system that divides society into classes

Explanation: Marx argued that capitalism is inherently exploitative, as it divides society into classes (bourgeoisie and proletariat) and perpetuates the exploitation of workers by capitalists.

48. Marx's concept of historical materialism asserts that:

(A) Ideas and ideologies shape the material conditions of society

(B) The material conditions of society shape the ideas, culture, and politics

(D) Material conditions have no impact on political or cultural development

(B) The material conditions of society shape the ideas, culture, and politics

Explanation: Historical materialism is the Marxist theory that material conditions (economic base) determine the structure of society, including its ideas, culture, and politics, which form the superstructure.

49. Marx believed that the economic base of society is comprised of:

(A) The legal system and political institutions

(B) The means of production and the relations of production

(D) The intellectual contributions of philosophers

(B) The means of production and the relations of production

Explanation: According to Marx, the economic base of society consists of the means of production (tools, resources) and the relations of production (how people organize to produce goods), which shape the superstructure (politics, law, culture).

50. Marx argued that social revolutions occur when:

(A) The ruling class voluntarily relinquishes power

(B) The contradictions within the current system become unsustainable

(D) Capitalists decide to share wealth with workers

(B) The contradictions within the current system become unsustainable

Explanation: Marx believed that social revolutions occur when the contradictions inherent in the capitalist system—such as exploitation and class struggle—become unsustainable and lead to a crisis, prompting the overthrow of the ruling class.

51. According to Marx, after the proletariat overthrows the bourgeoisie, the state will:

(A) Wither away as class distinctions are eliminated

(B) Become stronger and more centralized to control society

(D) Be replaced by a capitalist dictatorship

(A) Wither away as class distinctions are eliminated

Explanation: Marx believed that after the proletariat overthrow the bourgeoisie, the state would gradually wither away, as there would no longer be a need for a state to enforce class domination in a classless society.

52. Marx’s concept of "surplus value" is central to his theory of:

(A) Capitalist exploitation of workers

(B) The development of socialism

(D) The rise of a middle class

(A) Capitalist exploitation of workers

Explanation: Marx's concept of surplus value refers to the value produced by labor over and above what workers are paid in wages. This surplus value is appropriated by capitalists as profit, forming the basis of exploitation in capitalist societies.

53. In Marxist theory, the economic base of society influences the:

(A) The moral and philosophical beliefs of individuals

(B) The political and ideological superstructure of society

(D) The geographical distribution of resources

(B) The political and ideological superstructure of society

Explanation: According to Marx, the economic base (mode of production) shapes the political and ideological superstructure, including the legal system, political institutions, and cultural beliefs that reflect the interests of the ruling class.

54. According to Marx, the revolution of the proletariat will lead to:

(A) The abolition of the state entirely

(B) The rise of a dictatorship of the bourgeoisie

(D) The implementation of capitalist reforms

Explanation: Marx believed that after the proletariat’s revolution, there would be a temporary dictatorship of the proletariat to suppress resistance from the bourgeoisie and lay the foundations for socialism.

55. Marx argued that social revolution would result in:

(A) The permanent dominance of the bourgeoisie

(B) A classless society where resources are shared equally

(D) A shift to feudalism

(B) A classless society where resources are shared equally

Explanation: Marx envisioned that the ultimate goal of social revolution would be the establishment of a classless society, where the means of production are collectively owned, and resources are shared equally among all people.

56. In Marx’s view, the overthrow of capitalism by the proletariat would lead to:

(A) The restoration of feudalism

(B) The rise of a new ruling capitalist class

(D) A complete dissolution of society

Explanation: Marx believed that the proletariat would overthrow capitalism, leading to a period of class struggle during which socialism would be established, eventually eliminating class distinctions and creating a classless society.

57. According to Marx, the working class is exploited in capitalism because:

(A) It has control over the means of production

(B) It receives a fair share of the wealth it produces

(D) It enjoys the benefits of social services

Explanation: Marx argued that the working class is exploited because it is paid less than the value of the goods and services it produces. The surplus value created by workers is appropriated by capitalists as profit.

58. Marx believed that the state in capitalist society serves primarily to:

(A) Protect the interests of the working class

(B) Serve as a neutral force to maintain peace

(D) Foster the development of socialism

Explanation: Marx argued that the state in capitalist societies functions to maintain the power of the bourgeoisie, ensuring the protection of private property and the continuation of capitalist exploitation.

59. In Marx's theory, the social revolution is most likely to occur when:

(A) The working class becomes politically conscious and organized

(B) The bourgeoisie voluntarily gives up its power

(D) The proletariat gains access to wealth

(A) The working class becomes politically conscious and organized

Explanation: Marx believed that a revolution would occur when the proletariat becomes aware of its exploitation, organizes itself, and rises up to overthrow the bourgeoisie and change the economic system.

60. According to Marx, after the proletariat revolution, the next stage is:

(A) The establishment of a fully democratic capitalist society

(B) The immediate abolition of all social classes

(D) The creation of a new ruling capitalist class

Explanation: Marx envisioned a transitional phase after the revolution, where the proletariat would hold political power, suppress any bourgeois resistance, and begin the process of establishing socialism.

61. According to Marx, the development of capitalism leads to:

(A) The enrichment of the working class

(B) The concentration of wealth in the hands of a few capitalists

(D) The expansion of feudal systems

(B) The concentration of wealth in the hands of a few capitalists

Explanation: Marx argued that capitalism leads to the concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a few capitalists, exacerbating class divisions and deepening inequality.

62. Marx believed that the economic base of society shapes:

(A) The political system

(B) The moral values of society

(D) All of the above

Explanation: Marx believed that the economic base (the mode of production) determines the political, ideological, and social structures of society, including class relations, values, and legal systems.

63. According to Marx, the revolutionary potential of the proletariat arises from:

(A) The increasing alienation of workers from the products of their labor

(B) The cooperation between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat

(D) The concentration of wealth and power among workers

(A) The increasing alienation of workers from the products of their labor

Explanation: Marx believed that the increasing alienation of workers from their labor, products, and fellow workers creates the conditions for revolutionary consciousness and class struggle.

64. According to Marx, the overthrow of the bourgeoisie will lead to:

(A) A continuation of capitalist exploitation

(B) The establishment of a classless society

(D) The establishment of a global capitalist empire

(B) The establishment of a classless society

Explanation: Marx believed that the overthrow of the bourgeoisie would lead to the establishment of a classless society, where the means of production are collectively owned and controlled by the people.

65. Marx’s idea of "false consciousness" refers to:

(A) Workers' understanding of their exploitation

(B) The manipulation of workers by bourgeois ideology that prevents them from recognizing their class interests

(D) The correct understanding of capitalist economics by workers

(B) The manipulation of workers by bourgeois ideology that prevents them from recognizing their class interests

Explanation: False consciousness refers to the way in which capitalist ideology misleads workers into believing in ideas that serve the interests of the bourgeoisie, rather than recognizing their own exploitation and need for revolutionary change.

66. According to Marx, the process of alienation in capitalist societies can be overcome by:

(A) Workers organizing to demand higher wages

(B) Overthrowing capitalism and establishing socialism

(D) Focusing on educational reforms

(B) Overthrowing capitalism and establishing socialism

Explanation: Marx believed that alienation could only be overcome by the proletariat overthrowing capitalism and establishing socialism, where workers control the means of production and have greater control over their labor.

67. Marx’s theory of surplus value explains how:

(A) Workers receive the full value of their labor

(B) Capitalists accumulate wealth by exploiting the labor of workers

(D) Capitalism provides equal wages to all workers

(B) Capitalists accumulate wealth by exploiting the labor of workers

Explanation: Surplus value refers to the value produced by workers that exceeds their wages. Capitalists appropriate this surplus value as profit, leading to the accumulation of wealth and the exploitation of workers.

68. According to Marx, the proletariat revolution would lead to:

(A) The immediate establishment of a classless society

(B) A temporary phase of proletarian dictatorship

(D) The consolidation of capitalist power

(B) A temporary phase of proletarian dictatorship

Explanation: Marx believed that after the proletariat overthrew the bourgeoisie, there would be a temporary phase of proletarian dictatorship, where the working class would suppress counter-revolutionary forces and reorganize society towards socialism.

69. Marx believed that the eventual goal of the social revolution was:

(A) The establishment of a democratic capitalist system

(B) The establishment of a classless, stateless society

(D) The creation of a global empire of workers

(B) The establishment of a classless, stateless society

Explanation: Marx’s ultimate goal for social revolution was the creation of a classless and stateless society, where the means of production are collectively owned, and exploitation and class divisions no longer exist.

70. Marx argued that the proletariat revolution would begin in:

(A) The most technologically advanced capitalist countries

(B) The poorest, underdeveloped countries

(D) The agricultural societies

(A) The most technologically advanced capitalist countries

Explanation: Marx believed that the revolution would first occur in the most advanced capitalist countries, where the contradictions of capitalism would be most apparent, and the working class would be most organized and capable of leading the revolution.

71. According to Marx, the collapse of capitalism will be caused by:

(A) The development of new technologies

(B) The internal contradictions between the forces and relations of production

(D) The expansion of global markets

(B) The internal contradictions between the forces and relations of production

Explanation: Marx believed that capitalism would collapse due to its internal contradictions, such as the conflict between the forces of production (technology and resources) and the relations of production (class structures), which would eventually lead to a crisis.

72. Marx believed that the ideological superstructure (laws, culture, politics) of society is shaped by:

(A) The needs of the working class

(B) The economy and the relations of production

(D) The moral and intellectual ideals of the ruling class

(B) The economy and the relations of production

Explanation: According to Marx, the ideological superstructure of society is shaped by the economic base, which includes the mode of production and class relations. This superstructure helps legitimize the existing economic system.

73. In Marx’s theory, the "dictatorship of the proletariat" refers to:

(A) A permanent authoritarian government

(B) A temporary phase where the working class controls the state and suppresses the bourgeoisie

(D) A peaceful democratic system

(B) A temporary phase where the working class controls the state and suppresses the bourgeoisie

Explanation: The dictatorship of the proletariat, according to Marx, is a temporary phase in which the working class takes control of the state to suppress any resistance from the bourgeoisie and transition towards socialism.

74. According to Marx, the nature of work under capitalism is characterized by:

(A) Creativity and personal fulfillment

(B) Alienation and the reduction of workers to mere commodities

(D) Freedom for workers to choose their roles

(B) Alienation and the reduction of workers to mere commodities

Explanation: Marx argued that under capitalism, workers are alienated from the products of their labor and are reduced to mere commodities, as their labor is bought and sold for profit.

75. Marx's theory of surplus value explains:

(A) The process by which workers earn wages

(B) The exploitation of workers through the appropriation of the value they create beyond their wages

(D) The distribution of wealth among all classes

(B) The exploitation of workers through the appropriation of the value they create beyond their wages

Explanation: Marx's theory of surplus value refers to the value that workers create through their labor, which exceeds their wages. This surplus value is appropriated by capitalists as profit, representing the exploitation of the working class.

76. According to Marx, capitalism’s inherent contradictions will lead to:

(A) The continuous improvement of living standards for the working class

(B) The breakdown of class distinctions and the creation of a classless society

(D) The development of a middle class

(B) The breakdown of class distinctions and the creation of a classless society

Explanation: Marx believed that the contradictions within capitalism—such as exploitation, class struggle, and economic crises—would eventually lead to the downfall of the system and the creation of a classless, stateless society.

77. In Marx's view, the state is an instrument of:

(A) The working class to secure political rights

(B) Social harmony and class cooperation

(D) The general population to manage public resources

Explanation: Marx argued that the state in capitalist societies primarily serves the interests of the bourgeoisie, maintaining their dominance over the proletariat and preserving the capitalist system.

78. Marx’s theory of revolution is grounded in the belief that:

(A) Workers can achieve their aims through peaceful negotiation with the bourgeoisie

(B) The state will eventually support the working class in achieving equality

(D) Capitalism can be reformed without the need for revolution

Explanation: Marx believed that the proletariat could not achieve true liberation through reforms or peaceful negotiation. A revolutionary struggle was necessary to overthrow the bourgeoisie and replace capitalism with socialism.

79. According to Marx, the mode of production in any society shapes:

(A) Only the economic relationships in that society

(B) The political and ideological structure of society

(D) The legal structure and the ethical values

(B) The political and ideological structure of society

Explanation: Marx argued that the mode of production (how goods are produced) determines the social, political, and ideological structures of society, including its class relations, politics, and laws.

80. According to Marx, the first stage in the transition from capitalism to socialism is:

(A) The establishment of a global democracy

(B) The proletariat gaining control of the means of production and establishing a dictatorship of the proletariat

(D) The voluntary cooperation between the bourgeoisie and proletariat

(B) The proletariat gaining control of the means of production and establishing a dictatorship of the proletariat

Explanation: Marx believed that the first step in the transition to socialism would be the proletariat seizing control of the means of production and establishing a temporary dictatorship of the proletariat to suppress the bourgeoisie and reorganize society.

81. According to Marx, one of the key features of capitalism is:

(A) The ownership of the means of production by the state

(B) The separation of workers from the products of their labor

(D) The provision of universal healthcare

(B) The separation of workers from the products of their labor

Explanation: Marx argued that under capitalism, workers are alienated from the products of their labor because they do not own the products they create. Instead, the capitalist class owns the products and profits from them.

82. According to Marx, the capitalist mode of production results in:

(A) Increased wealth and social harmony

(B) Greater social mobility and equality

(D) A classless society where all people are free

Explanation: Marx believed that capitalism leads to the concentration of wealth and power in the hands of the bourgeoisie (capitalists), while the majority, the proletariat, remains exploited and oppressed.

83. Marx argued that the working class would eventually become conscious of its exploitation through:

(A) Better wages and working conditions

(B) The spreading of bourgeois ideas

(D) The establishment of universal suffrage

Explanation: Marx believed that as capitalism develops, its contradictions, such as economic crises and increasing inequality, would help the proletariat recognize its exploitation and become conscious of its revolutionary potential.

84. According to Marx, the end of class society will occur when:

(A) The capitalist class voluntarily abolishes private property

(B) The working class gains control over the state and the means of production

(D) Capitalism reaches a state of perfect equality

(B) The working class gains control over the state and the means of production

Explanation: Marx believed that class society would end when the proletariat overthrows the bourgeoisie, takes control of the state, and collectively owns the means of production, abolishing class distinctions.

85. According to Marx, the economic base of society influences all of the following except:

(A) The structure of the state

(B) The legal system

(D) The physical geography of the society

Explanation: While the economic base influences the state, legal systems, and ideologies, it does not directly influence the physical geography of society. The physical environment may impact the mode of production but is not shaped by the economic base in the same way.

86. Marx believed that capitalist crises were inevitable because:

(A) The capitalist class would eventually collapse under its own weight

(B) Capitalism depends on constant expansion, which leads to contradictions

(D) There is a natural cycle of boom and bust that capitalist economies cannot escape

(B) Capitalism depends on constant expansion, which leads to contradictions

Explanation: Marx believed that capitalism is driven by the need for constant expansion and profit. This leads to contradictions, such as overproduction, which causes economic crises and instability in the system.

87. According to Marx, the primary function of the state in capitalist societies is to:

(A) Regulate economic transactions

(B) Protect the interests of the proletariat

(D) Facilitate the redistribution of wealth

Explanation: Marx argued that the state in capitalist societies primarily serves the interests of the bourgeoisie, ensuring the protection of private property and maintaining the economic system that benefits capitalists at the expense of the proletariat.

88. Marx believed that social change occurs through:

(A) The peaceful cooperation between different classes

(B) The gradual accumulation of wealth by the working class

(D) The reform of the political system

Explanation: Marx believed that social change happens through revolutionary struggle, driven by the contradictions between different social classes, particularly the conflict between the bourgeoisie and proletariat.

89. In Marxist theory, the "superstructure" of society refers to:

(A) The mode of production

(B) The political and ideological institutions (e.g., law, media, education)

(D) The class structure

(B) The political and ideological institutions (e.g., law, media, education)

Explanation: The superstructure consists of the political and ideological institutions that arise from and reflect the economic base (mode of production). These include legal systems, education, media, religion, etc.

90. Marx’s theory of revolution asserts that the proletariat must overthrow the capitalist system because:

(A) Capitalism offers equal opportunities to all workers

(B) The capitalist system is inherently exploitative and unsustainable

(D) The state will eventually act in the best interests of the working class

(B) The capitalist system is inherently exploitative and unsustainable

Explanation: Marx believed that capitalism is inherently exploitative, as the bourgeoisie profits from the labor of the proletariat, and that this system would eventually collapse under its contradictions, leading to revolution.

91. According to Marx, the process of alienation in capitalist societies is a result of:

(A) Workers' ability to own the means of production

(B) The separation of workers from the products of their labor

(D) Workers freely determining their own labor conditions

(B) The separation of workers from the products of their labor

Explanation: Marx argued that under capitalism, workers become alienated because they do not own the products of their labor, which are controlled by capitalists. This alienation affects workers' sense of purpose and creativity.

92. According to Marx, one of the primary contradictions within capitalism is:

(A) The concentration of wealth in the hands of the state

(B) The unequal distribution of wealth and power

(D) The voluntary exchange of goods between classes

(B) The unequal distribution of wealth and power

Explanation: Marx identified the contradiction between the bourgeoisie and proletariat as central to capitalism. Capitalism leads to unequal wealth distribution, with capitalists accumulating wealth while workers remain exploited.

93. Marx’s notion of the “base” of society refers to:

(A) The political and legal institutions

(B) The physical geography and environment of society

(D) The moral and cultural values

Explanation: The "base" refers to the economic structure of society, including the mode of production, the forces of production (technology and resources), and the relations of production (class structures). The base shapes the superstructure.

94. Marx believed that the transformation to socialism would require:

(A) The peaceful negotiation of terms between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat

(B) The state to gradually wither away

(D) The development of a global capitalist market

Explanation: Marx argued that the transition to socialism requires a revolutionary overthrow of the capitalist system, with the proletariat seizing control of the means of production and replacing capitalism with socialism.

95. According to Marx, the state in capitalist societies functions primarily to:

(A) Protect the interests of the proletariat and working class

(B) Maintain the dominance of the capitalist class and protect private property

(D) Create an egalitarian distribution of wealth

(B) Maintain the dominance of the capitalist class and protect private property

Explanation: Marx viewed the state as an instrument of the ruling class (the bourgeoisie) that serves to protect private property and maintain the capitalist system, rather than representing the interests of the proletariat.

96. According to Marx, the capitalist system’s reliance on profit leads to:

(A) Equality and social harmony

(B) The alienation of workers from their labor and the products of their labor

(D) The creation of a global economy without inequality

(B) The alienation of workers from their labor and the products of their labor

Explanation: Marx believed that capitalism’s focus on profit leads to workers being alienated from their labor, as they have no control over the production process or the products they create, resulting in a loss of fulfillment and human creativity.

97. According to Marx, which of the following is a characteristic of socialism?

(A) Private ownership of the means of production

(B) Class distinction between workers and capitalists

(D) The continued dominance of the capitalist class

Explanation: In Marx’s vision, socialism would involve collective ownership and control of the means of production by the working class, thereby eliminating class distinctions and the exploitation characteristic of capitalism.

98. Marx believed that the historical role of the proletariat was to:

(A) Defend the capitalist system

(B) Overthrow the bourgeoisie and establish socialism

(D) Strengthen the state apparatus to maintain order

(B) Overthrow the bourgeoisie and establish socialism

Explanation: Marx believed that the proletariat had a revolutionary role to play in overthrowing the bourgeoisie, the capitalist ruling class, and replacing capitalism with socialism to create a classless society.

99. Marx’s critique of capitalism is rooted in his belief that:

(A) Capitalism creates equality between classes

(B) The capitalist system leads to the fair distribution of wealth

(D) The state ensures the welfare of the working class

Explanation: Marx critiqued capitalism for its exploitative nature, where workers are paid less than the value they create, leading to both economic exploitation and the alienation of workers from their labor and society.

100. Marx believed that the ultimate goal of social revolution was to:

(A) Improve the working conditions within capitalism

(B) Create a socialist system where the state controls the economy

(D) Establish a world government that controls all markets

Explanation: Marx’s ultimate goal for social revolution was to abolish class distinctions, leading to a classless and stateless society where the means of production are collectively owned and managed for the benefit of all.

STPGT-Sociology_Karl Marx: Social Revolution

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