Question

Which of the following examples accurately contrasts
political participation in democratic and authoritarian
systems of government? (1 point)

A Free speech has no effect on the function of society in
democratic systems; authoritarian governments’ limits on
free speech make their societies work better.



b Democratic governments rarely hold elections;
authoritarian governments hold regular elections.



c Democratic governments do not tolerate nonviolent
forms of protest; authoritarian governments do.

d Authoritarian governments harshly punish speech that is
critical of the government and its leaders; democratic
governments do not.

Answer 1

d Authoritarian governments harshly punish speech that is
critical of the government and its leaders; democratic
governments do not.