Why Do Structural Marxists Argue That the State Acts as an Arm

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Multiple Choice

Why do structural Marxists argue that the state acts as an arm of capitalism?

• A) because of the social origins of elite government officials
• B) because of the ties government officials have with business elites
• C) because political parties rely upon big business for financial support
• D) because the state is constrained in its actions by the nature of capitalism

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