In Marx's dialectical view, which statement best describes the fate of the ruling class?

• A. Becomes subject to revolution
• B. Sows the seeds of its own destruction
• C. Consolidates power through reform
• D. Maintains power through consent

Answer: (B)

Marx’s view emphasizes class struggle and the internal contradictions of capitalism. The ruling class relies on exploiting workers and expanding capital, but as capitalism develops, these relations generate growing antagonism, recurring crises, and increased organization among the working class. These forces undermine the rulers’ power from within, shaping their eventual downfall. The phrase that the ruling class "sows the seeds of its own destruction" captures how the system’s own dynamics—exploitation, crises, and resistance—erode its authority and push toward revolutionary change. Reform or consent can occur, but they don’t resolve the deeper contradictions that lead to overthrow, so the best description is that the ruling class sows the seeds of its own destruction.