Question 11. ______ initiated the reforms in the USSR in 1985.
a. The Soviet political system was based on Socialist ideology. Explanation The Soviet economy model was based on the principles of socialism which emerged as a reaction to capitalism and identified the existence of private property as the basis for all evils in the society. It was argued that the state must own the property and must work for the welfare of the entire society. The Socialist ideology was driven by the motive of bringing about social welfare through social ownership.
