Which of the following statements best compares the influence of democratic and authoritarian systems of government on civil society?(1 point) Responses

Question

A. Democracies give unlimited power to the executive over civil society, while authoritarian governments concentrate more power in legislative bodies.
B. Democracies enable a strong civil society in which the people are able to influence their government, while authoritarian governments constrain civil society.
C. 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.
D. Democracies put many restrictions on the press, while authoritarian governments enable a free press to thrive.

Answer 1

The statement that best compares the influence of democratic and authoritarian systems of government on civil society is:

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

This option accurately reflects the typical characteristics of democratic systems, where civil society is more vibrant and citizens can participate in governance, whereas authoritarian regimes often limit or suppress the role and influence of civil society.