Which of the Following Statements Provides the Most Accurate Comparison

question 222

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements provides the most accurate comparison of socialism and communism?

• A) Under socialism, the government owns most businesses, while under communism the church owns most businesses.
• B) Both socialism and communism want to achieve a more equal distribution of income and wealth, but under communism, the government takes more control over people's lives.
• C) Socialism strives for an equal distribution of income but communism wants income to go primarily to those who own and operate private businesses.
• D) Communism believes that the government should always strive to balance its budget, while socialism accepts deficit spending as the price of achieving true equality.

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