Which of the Following Is a Difference Between Communism and Socialism,as

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a difference between communism and socialism,as described by the text?

• A)Under socialism,the government owns some firms,but under communism the government does not own any major assets.
• B)Under communism,the government assumes total management of the economy,whereas under socialism,the government does not try to manage the overall economy.
• C)Under socialism,the economy operates mainly through private transactions,but under communism,the government owns a number of major industries and tries to provide for people's basic economic needs.
• D)Under communism,the government manages the economy completely but does not attempt to provide for people's basic needs; under socialism,the government does not manage the economy completely,but does attempt to provide for people's basic needs.
• E)Under socialism,the government owns more industries than a communist government does,but provides less direct benefit for individuals' welfare.

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