Marxism typically views a ____as an instrument of the ____groups, such as aristocracy or capitalists.
A) Corporation . . . weaker.
B) State . . . dominant.
C) Military force . . . ruling.
D) Nongovernmental organization . . . oppressed.

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Marxism views the state as an instrument of the dominant ruling group, which in capitalist societies is the bourgeoisie or capitalist class. The state is seen as existing to uphold the interests of this class and maintain its dominance over the oppressed working class. Therefore, option B is the best choice. The other options are not typically viewed as central instruments of the ruling class in Marxist theory.

Marxism Typically Views a ____As an Instrument of the ____Groups

Marxism Typically Views a As an Instrument of the Groups