Question

which of these statements is a feature of capitalism, but not of marxism?
nobody controls the means of production.
workers control the means of production.
business owners control the means of production.
the government controls the means of production.

Explanation:

In capitalism, the means of production (like factories, land, capital) are controlled by business owners (bourgeoisie) who aim to generate profit. In Marxism (and socialist/communist ideals), the goal is for workers (proletariat) to control the means of production (or in a transitional socialist state, the government might control on behalf of workers, but the core Marxist vision is worker control). Let's analyze each option:

• "Nobody controls the means of production" is incorrect as production requires control.
• "Workers control the means of production" is a Marxist (socialist) feature, not capitalist.
• "Business owners control the means of production" matches capitalism’s private ownership of production by capitalists.
• "The government controls the means of production" is more characteristic of state socialism (a Marxist - derived system) or command economies, not capitalism (where private ownership is key).

Answer:

C. Business owners control the means of production.