Structural Marxists argue that the State is relatively independent of the ruling class.What is their term for this condition?

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Structural Marxists use the concept of relative autonomy to describe the State's ability to act independently from the ruling class. This means that while the State may be influenced by the ruling class, it has some degree of autonomy in its decision-making and actions. Choice A, laissez-faire, refers to a non-interventionist economic policy, and is not relevant to this question. Choice B, political independence, is too general and does not specifically refer to the relationship between the State and ruling class. Choice C, superstructural diversity, is a term used by cultural theorists to describe the range of cultural practices in society and is not relevant to this question.

Structural Marxists Argue That the State Is Relatively Independent of the Ruling