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Explain the differences between Socialism and Communism.
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The main difference between Socialism and Communism is the degree of economic and political control over the means of production. In Socialism, the government owns and regulates the means of production to ensure the fair distribution of resources, but the state does not control the individual’s economic choices. In Communism, the government controls the means of production, property ownership, wages, prices, and distribution of goods, and it controls individual economic freedom. Socialism tends to focus more on the economic aspects of society and emphasizes a redistribution of wealth. Communism, on the other hand, tends to be more politically focused and aims to create a classless society where everyone has equal access to resources.