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.
