Following the overthrow, society would move into communism, and there would no longer be a need for government because the people would no longer exploit each other. Instead, they would work freely and cooperatively because they were freed from the confines of ownership in a society organized by Marx s famous dictum from each according to his abilities, to each according to his needs. The key to Marx s idea of communism rested on a well-developed country, in which industrialization and capitalism were well founded. Marx felt that communism could only occur from a democratic country with capitalism, because they would exploit the working class. Marx felt that communism was derived from capitalism, and that it was in fact the reason for communism.
Capitalism serves as the catalyst for revolution, as it provides for the separation of classes.
Therefore, a country would need to be thoroughly developed in order for communism to serve as an effective form of government. A country such as the United States would be an ideal nation for the development of communism. America is founded on the basic principles of capitalism and democracy that would serve as a base for communism. Just as communism in other countries does not resemble the Marxist idea of communism, democracy in America cannot be considered true democracy. Democracy is most often defined as a government in which the people rule.