1. PART A: Which statement identifies the central idea of the text? A. By fulfilling Karl Marx’s true vision of communism, citizens and their economy would no doubt thrive. B. Communism has been used to increase a leader’s power and keep the lower class in powerless positions.
C. While communism and capitalism have both proved to be imperfect systems, both have provided people with power.
D. Modern communist countries have proven that it is impossible to provide every citizen with equal goods and resources.