Marx Saw All Societies as Composed of Two Basic Parts

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Multiple Choice

Marx saw all societies as composed of two basic parts: the foundation and the superstructure. The foundation of any society, according to this theory, is material. It consists of the economic system. The superstructure is composed of all nonmaterial institutions in the society, and each is arranged in a way that suits the ruling class. Included in the superstructure are values, ideology, government, education, law, religion, and art. Leon P. Baradat, Political Ideologies

• A) Argument; conclusion: Included in the superstructure ... religion, and art.
• B) Argument; conclusion: The superstructure is composed ... suits the ruling class.
• C) Nonargument.
• D) Argument; conclusion: Marx saw all societies ... and the superstructure.
• E) Argument; conclusion: The foundation of any society ... is material.

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