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Socialism. By: Julie and Savanna. Socialism Definition . An economic system in which the means of production are commonly owned and controlled cooperatively, or a political philosophy advocating such a system. Friendly Definition.
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Socialism By: Julie and Savanna
Socialism Definition • An economic system in which the means of production are commonly owned and controlled cooperatively, or a political philosophy advocating such a system.
Friendly Definition • Basically means that the government regulates the economy and the distribution of goods and products.
Countries - Current • People’s Republic of China (Oct. 1, 1949) • Leader – Hu Jintao
Cont. • Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (Sept. 9, 1948) • Leader – Kim Jong-il
Cont. • Laos People’s Democratic Republic (Dec. 2, 1975) • Leader – Choummali Saignason
Cont. • Republic of Cuba (Jan. 1, 1959) • Leader - Fidel Castro
Cont. • Socialist Republic of Vietnam (July 2, 1976) • Leader – Truong Tan Sang
Countries - Past • Democratic Republic of Afghanistan (April 27, 1978 – April 28, 1992) • Leader – Hamid Karzai
Cont. • Democratic Kampuchea (April 4, 1976 – Jan. 7, 1979) • Pol Pot
Cont. • Somali Democratic Republic (Oct. 21, 1976 – Jan. 26, 1991)
Cont. • Ukrainian Socialist Soviet Republic (March 10, 1919 – Dec. 30, 1922)
Cont. • People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen (Nov. 30, 1967 – May 22, 1990)
Sources • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socialism