A communist state is a type of government where the country is ruled by a single leader called a "dictator." This leader has control over every part of the country, from the economy to the laws, and everybody must obey them. In a communist state, the people do not own any of the land or the businesses, and the government owns and controls everything. Everyone gets the same amount of money, food and other resources, no matter how much work they do. There is no competition or free markets, so it is usually very hard for people to get ahead.