Membership Application

Anyone who agrees with the object and principles of the Socialist Party of Great Britain can apply for membership. The reason we ask new applicants to complete a questionnaire is in order to satisfy themselves and the Socialist Party that they are in agreement with our ideas. Only in this way does membership serve a useful purpose both for applicants and for the Party.

Please answer in your own words. Answers can be brief, but where a “yes” or “no” answer is appropriate, reasons should be given.

What are the basic economic features of capitalism?: *

Explain what you understand by the terms “capitalist class” and “working class”: *

Do you consider that the working class is exploited? If so, then briefly explain how this takes place: *

What do you understand by the word “socialism”?: *

Why do socialists say that there will be no trade or money in a socialist society? On what basis will wealth be distributed?: *

Has socialism been established in any part of the world?: *

Why do socialists say that socialism cannot exist in one country alone?: *

Why do socialists maintain that democratic methods such as parliamentary elections, must be used to capture political power for the achievment of socialism?: *

Why do socialists not take sides or willingly take part in wars?: *

What is your attitude to other political parties? Do any of them stand for socialism?: *

Why does the Socialist Party not campaign for reforms?: *

What are your views on religion and its relation to the Party’s case for socialism?: *

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