Question

How were dissidents—those who spoke out against government policies—treated differently in the Soviet Union than in Western democracies?(1 point)ResponsesThey were often selected to become part of the communist party’s government.They were often selected to become part of the communist party’s government.They were often exiled or sent to prison camps.They were often exiled or sent to prison camps.They were asked to leave the country and sent to live in another communist state.They were asked to leave the country and sent to live in another communist state.They were fined and lightly punished.

Answer 1

Dissidents in the Soviet Union were often exiled or sent to prison camps. In contrast, in Western democracies, individuals who spoke out against government policies generally enjoyed the right to free speech and could express their dissent without facing severe repercussions.