Which of the following best describes karl marx? a. a socialist who called for the overthrow of the capitalist system b. an economist who wrote about the wealth of nations c. a journalist who spent his life chronicling the poverty of britain's industrial centers d. a parliamentary leader who establish london's first police force

The correct answer is A) A socialist who called for the overthrow of the capitalist system.

In his book, the Communist Manifesto, Karl Marx describes how a capitalist system will result in a struggle between the working class and ruling class. He felt that the disparity in wealth between these two classes will result in a violent overthrow of the capitalist system. In his mind, this system would be replaced with a socialist system. The socialist system would revolve around economic equality (aka no social classes) and government control of the economy.

It has the potential to lead to limits on rights by giving flexibility in making laws.