Class Quote by Karl Marx
“The state is the executive committee of the ruling class.”
About This Quote
Source Manuscript: "The Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte", 1852
The state functions as an instrument for the ruling class to maintain power.
In simple terms: State serves the elite.
Question who truly controls political power.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- activism
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Who benefits from current policies?
- Can the state be reformed for equality?
Not all states act uniformly.