Question

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

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

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

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

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

Answer 1

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

Explanation: Democracies protect free speech and tolerate criticism and nonviolent protest as forms of political participation; authoritarian regimes restrict or punish such participation.