The option that best describes how freedom of speech affects the relationship between Americans and their government, compared to the relationship between people and their governments under authoritarian regimes is:
B) Because people in the U.S. have freedom of speech, they are more likely to be publicly critical of their government than people under the rule of authoritarian regimes.
This is because freedom of speech allows individuals in the U.S. to express their opinions and criticisms openly without fear of government reprisal, whereas in authoritarian regimes, such expression is often suppressed, leading to a less open criticism of the government.