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Which of the following statements best compares the influence of democratic and authoritarian systems of government on civil society?(1 point)
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Democracies put many restrictions on the press, while authoritarian governments enable a free press to thrive.
Democracies put many restrictions on the press, while authoritarian governments enable a free press to thrive.

Democracies enable a strong civil society in which the people are able to influence their government, while authoritarian governments constrain civil society.
Democracies enable a strong civil society in which the people are able to influence their government, while authoritarian governments constrain civil society.

Democracies reject the idea of pluralism, while authoritarian governments give the people the ability to influence government officials directly or through political parties and interest groups.
Democracies reject the idea of pluralism, while authoritarian governments give the people the ability to influence government officials directly or through political parties and interest groups.

Democracies give unlimited power to the executive over civil society, while authoritarian governments concentrate more power in legislative bodies.
Democracies give unlimited power to the executive over civil society, while authoritarian governments concentrate more power in legislative bodies.

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The correct answer is: Democracies enable a strong civil society in which the people are able to influence their government, while authoritarian governments constrain civil society.