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Democratic socialism

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Intro to Political Science

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Democratic socialism is a political and economic philosophy that advocates for the democratic control of major industries, resources, and institutions within a society, alongside a robust welfare state aimed at reducing inequality and ensuring basic needs are met for all. It combines the ideas of democracy and socialism to work toward social justice within a framework that allows for both collective ownership and individual rights.

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