What is the difference between socialism and communism? (1 point)

1. Both are completely identical ways of eliminating class difference and have not been successful in achieving their goals
2. socialism, people share power collectively; in communism, a group or person leads the people to their goals of eliminating classes.
3. Socialism was only ever used in the Soviet Union in the twentieth century and was not adopted anywhere else in the world
4. Socialism focuses on ending social differences, while communism focuses on creating communal similarities

1 answer

The best answer is:

2. socialism, people share power collectively; in communism, a group or person leads the people to their goals of eliminating classes.

This option captures the idea that socialism often emphasizes collective ownership and democratic governance, whereas communism typically involves a more centralized, authoritarian approach to achieving a classless society.