Question

5 what is the main idea of this text? a capitalism is driven by two forces called supply and demand, while communism is driven by the desire to redistribute wealth through high income taxes. b karl marx and friedrich engels created communism and believed it would lead to a workers’ revolution where everyone would live equally and resources would be shared. c capitalism and communism are imperfect systems with opposing theories on property, competition, and wealth that have shaped societies around the world. d adam smith’s wealth of nations set out the principles of capitalism, while karl marx and friedrich engels’ the communist manifesto set out the principles of communism. 6 please read the following sentences from the text. “these strengths of capitalism, however, can have negative consequences when put into practice. critics note that, without proper government regulation, capitalism can incentivize businesses to put profit over the well - being of their workers.” as used in this excerpt, what does the word “incentivize” most closely mean?

Explanation:

For question 5, the text seems to be comparing capitalism and communism, highlighting their different natures and impacts on society. Option C best captures this main - idea of contrasting the two systems and their influence on the world. For question 6, the word "incentivize" means to encourage or motivate. In the context of the text, it means that without government regulation, capitalism can motivate businesses to prioritize profit over the well - being of workers.

Answer:

1. C. Capitalism and communism are imperfect systems with opposing theories on property, competition, and wealth that have shaped societies around the world.
2. To encourage or motivate.