Question

question 6 of 20
which of the following statements would be supported by both a
communist and a utopian socialist?
a. society will shift toward socialist ideals without the
need for violent revolution.
b. the gains of the industrial revolution should be shared
by all members of society.
c. a government should restrict the number of imports
and exports to protect its gold reserves.
d. governments have no right to restrict the actions of
businesses or customers.

Explanation:

• Option A: Communists believe in violent revolution (as per Marxist theory) to achieve socialism/communism, while utopian socialists might advocate for non - violent change. So, this is not a common belief.
• Option B: Both communists (who aim for a classless society where the means of production are owned by the people and the fruits of labor are shared) and utopian socialists (who envision a more just society where the benefits of economic development, like those from the Industrial Revolution, are distributed more equitably) would support the idea that the gains of the Industrial Revolution should be shared by all members of society.
• Option C: This is more related to mercantilist economic policies (focused on gold reserves and trade balance) rather than socialist or communist ideologies.
• Option D: Communists believe in state control over the means of production (which implies some level of government regulation), while utopian socialists also do not advocate for completely unrestricted business and customer actions in the sense of a free - market - only approach.

Answer:

B. The gains of the Industrial Revolution should be shared by all members of society.