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.

Answer 1

The example that accurately contrasts political participation in democratic and authoritarian systems of government is:

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

This statement highlights the fundamental difference in how both systems handle criticism and free expression. In democratic systems, such speech is typically protected, while in authoritarian regimes, it is often met with harsh repercussions.