American Democracy Totalitarianism
federal system of government
separation of powers
two major political parties
regular free elections
adult suffrage as determined by federal and state laws
constitutionally guaranteed individual rights
independent media
centralized authority
single-party rule
unity among branches of government
regular elections controlled by one party
political repression
government control of media
Based on the chart, what is one key difference between being a citizen of American democracy and being a citizen of a totalitarian state?
A.
Citizens in totalitarian states have greater influence on government policy than citizens in American democracy.
B.
Citizens in American democracy have more restrictions on political participation than citizens in totalitarian states.
C.
Citizens in American democracy have greater freedom of choice in elections than citizens in totalitarian states.
D.
Citizens in totalitarian states have more choices of candidates in elections than citizens in American democracy.
1 answer
C. Citizens in American democracy have greater freedom of choice in elections than citizens in totalitarian states.
This answer is supported by the elements listed in the chart, which indicate that American democracy has regular free elections, multiple political parties, and constitutionally guaranteed individual rights, whereas totalitarianism features single-party rule and elections controlled by one party, limiting citizens' choices significantly.
