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

Question

Responses

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

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

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

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

Answer 1

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