Question

question 9 of 10
which statement best describes daily life in the soviet union for common
citizens?
a. labor groups organized massive strikes that repeatedly paralyzed
the economy.
b. citizens had little access to consumer goods and worked for the
benefit of the government.
c. government officials were unable to enforce laws or provide
adequate police forces.
d. corporations exercised a tremendous amount of power over their
employees and other citizens.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option in the context of daily life in the Soviet Union:

• Option A: Labor strikes were not a common feature of daily life in the Soviet Union as the government had strict control over labor and strikes were not a regular occurrence that paralyzed the economy.
• Option B: In the Soviet Union, the planned economy often led to shortages of consumer goods, and citizens had limited access to a variety of consumer goods. Also, the work was often for the benefit of the government - run economy and the state - owned enterprises, so this option accurately reflects a key aspect of daily life for Soviet citizens.
• Option C: The Soviet Union had a strong police force (like the KGB and other law - enforcement agencies) that was quite effective in enforcing laws and maintaining order, so this option is incorrect.
• Option D: Corporations as we know them in a capitalist sense did not exist in the Soviet Union. Most enterprises were state - owned, and the power dynamics were centered around the state and the Communist Party, not corporations exercising power over employees in the way described.

Answer:

B. Citizens had little access to consumer goods and worked for the benefit of the government.