Communist Rule

Definition

Communist rule refers to a system of governance where power is held by a single ruling party that follows Marxist-Leninist principles. It aims for classless society with collective ownership of resources and centralized control over the economy.

Related terms

Proletariat: In Marxist theory, this term refers to the working class who do not own means of production but sell their labor for wages.

Five-Year Plans: These were centralized economic plans implemented in several communist countries (including China) aiming at rapid industrialization and agricultural collectivization.

Cold War: The political and ideological tension between the United States and the Soviet Union, representing the clash between capitalism and communism during much of the 20th century.