| Term | Definition |
| People should be free to make as much money as they can. | American Capitalism |
| Factories and other property should be owned by individuals and companies. | American Capitalism |
| The government should interfere as little as possible in the lives of ordinary citizens. | American Capitalism |
| At elections, people should be allowed to choose anyone they want for government. | American Capitalism |
| The Press should be able to criticize the government. | American Capitalism |
| The government should not interfere in religion. | American Capitalism |
| Rich people are wicked and selfish. They should be forced to share their wealth. | Soviet Communism |
| Factories and other property should be owned by the state on behalf of all the people. | Soviet Communism |
| A communist government should be involved in every aspect of life. | Soviet Communism |
| At elections, people should only be allowed to choose communists for the government. | Soviet Communism |
| The Press should never criticize the government. | Soviet Communism |
| Religious belief is nonsense and should be wiped out by the government. | Soviet Communism |