Question

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

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

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.
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Answer 1

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

Reason: Democratic systems protect civil liberties like free speech and dissent (allowing criticism and nonviolent protest), while authoritarian regimes typically censor, criminalize, or otherwise repress critical speech and political opposition.