Question

Which of the following examples accurately contrasts political participation in democratic and authoritarian systems of government?
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. Authoritarian governments harshly punish speech that is critical of the government and its leaders; democratic governments do not.
C. Democratic governments do not tolerate nonviolent forms of protest; authoritarian governments do.
D. Democratic governments rarely hold elections; authoritarian governments hold regular elections.

Answer 1

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