### Question
How does the law define Communist Party?


### Answer
Under *50 U.S.C. § 843*, **Communist Party** is defined as:

> the organization now known as the Communist Party of the United States of America, the Communist Party of any State or subdivision thereof, and any unit or subdivision of any such organization, whether or not any change is hereafter made in the name thereof

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 843*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 23-INTERNAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER IV-COMMUNIST CONTROL**

