Communism is a system which recognizes the existence of the state.
This is so as communism may be defined as an economic system and a system of government where the means of production, distribution and exchange are totally controlled by the state.
Some features of communism are as follows:
1. Total ownership of means of production and distribution, by the state.
2. Absence of classes, ie classes society.
3. Centrally planned economy.
4. Authoritarian and Totalitarian government