Which best describes the difference between socialism and communism?

A. The government controls people's lives under communism, while it provides certain services for citizens under socialism.

B. The government controls a country's means of production under communism, while it controls a nation's economy under socialism.

C. The government is considered totalitarian under socialism, while it is best known for its state ownership practices under communism.

D. The government includes a single political party under socialism, while multiple political parties are in charge under communism.

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Kristopher Koch

18 November, 09:37

Which best describes the difference between socialism and communism?

A. The government controls people's lives under communism, while it provides certain services for citizens under socialism.

B. The government controls a country's means of production under communism, while it controls a nation's economy under socialism.

C. The government is considered totalitarian under socialism, while it is best known for its state ownership practices under communism.

D. The government includes a single political party under socialism, while multiple political parties are in charge under communism.

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Konnor Conrad · Answer 1

"A. The government controls people’s lives under communism, while it provides certain services for citizens under socialism" would be the best option from the list, since the extent to which government provides services in a socialist society can cary greatly.