In the country of Normian Republic, an individual’s right to own land

QUESTION

In the country of Normian Republic, an individual’s right to own land is restricted to a large extent on the basis that it runs counter to “the common good.”

In this context, which of the following is most likely to be the political system adopted by Normian Republic?
A. Individualism

B. Democracy

C. Collectivism

D. Capitalism

E. Protectionism

ANSWER

C
Collectivism refers to a political system that stresses the primacy of collective goals over individual goals. In such circumstances, an individual’s right to do something may be restricted on the grounds that it runs counter to “the good of society” or to “the common good.”