Distinguish the roles of Russia's Committee on State Security (KGB) and the current Federal Security Service (FSB)
A) The KGB was a corrupt organization, devoted to protecting Russia's elite; the FSB protects the people's interests. B) Unlike the KGB which focused primarily on counter-cultural activities, the FSB functions more as a Secret Service to protect the president from possible threats. C) The FSB aims to expose government corruptions, while the KGB protected it. D) The FSB continues the KGB's aim, to make sure those in power stay in power.
Answer: D
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