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

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Socialism was only ever used in the Soviet Union in the twentieth century and was not adopted anywhere else in the world.
Socialism was only ever used in the Soviet Union in the twentieth century and was not adopted anywhere else in the world.

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

Both are completely identical ways of eliminating class difference and have not been successful in achieving their goals.
Both are completely identical ways of eliminating class difference and have not been successful in achieving their goals.

Socialism focuses on ending social differences, while communism focuses on creating communal similarities.

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The correct response that captures the fundamental difference between socialism and communism is:

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

This highlights the distinction between socialism, which often emphasizes democratic control and collective ownership, and communism, which typically involves a revolutionary vanguard leading the society towards a classless system.