Which of the following compares how civil liberties such as freedom of speech and assembly affect the influence that democracies and authoritarian governments have on their societies

Question

A. The existence of freedom of speech and assembly in democracies allows individuals and groups to publicly criticize their government without the fear of being punished.
B. The Existence of freedom of speech and assembly in democracies makes it less likely that individuals and groups will publicly criticize their government
C. The Existence of freedom of speech and assembly in both democracies and authoritarian countries makes it more likely that individuals and groups in both societies will publicly criticize their government
D. The existence of freedom of speech and assembly in authoritarian regimes makes it less likely that individuals and groups will publicly criticize authoritarian governments.

Answer 1

A. The existence of freedom of speech and assembly in democracies allows individuals and groups to publicly criticize their government without the fear of being punished.