What is the primary distinction between modern communism and socialism?

A.) Karl Marx conceptualized socialism as a response to capitalism, but communism only came into being after the Russian Revolution.

B.) Socialism is a theoretical ideal proposed by economists but never put into practice, and communism was the dominant economic system of the 1900s.

C.) Communism is a particular form of socialism practiced today in many modern democracies in western Europe.

D.) Socialism allows for some private ownership of property and businesses, but communism has the government hold all property.

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Alfonso Cordova

29 April, 09:11

What is the primary distinction between modern communism and socialism?

A.) Karl Marx conceptualized socialism as a response to capitalism, but communism only came into being after the Russian Revolution.

B.) Socialism is a theoretical ideal proposed by economists but never put into practice, and communism was the dominant economic system of the 1900s.

C.) Communism is a particular form of socialism practiced today in many modern democracies in western Europe.

D.) Socialism allows for some private ownership of property and businesses, but communism has the government hold all property.

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Dayami Maldonado · Answer 1

The primary distinction between modern communism and socialism is that socialism allows for some private ownership of property and businesses. The communism on the other hand has the government holds all properties.

The answer to your question would be choice D.