Question

which of the following examples accurately contrasts political participation in democratic and authoritarian systems of government? (1 point)
○ democratic governments do not tolerate nonviolent forms of protest; authoritarian governments do.
○ free speech has no effect on the function of society in democratic systems; authoritarian governments limits on free speech make their societies work better.
○ democratic governments rarely hold elections; authoritarian governments hold regular elections.
○ authoritarian governments harshly punish speech that is critical of the government and its leaders; democratic governments do not.

Explanation:

In democratic systems, free speech is generally protected and is seen as beneficial for society's functioning. Authoritarian governments, on the other hand, often restrict free speech, especially if it is critical of the government. Analyzing each option:

• Democratic governments tolerate non - violent forms of protest as part of political participation, while authoritarian do not.
• Democratic governments hold regular elections; authoritarian governments rarely do.
• Authoritarian governments harshly punish speech critical of the government, while democratic governments do not (within legal limits).
• Free speech has a positive effect on society in democratic systems (e.g., for debate, accountability), and authoritarian governments' limits on free speech make their societies work worse in terms of innovation, accountability etc.

Answer:

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