Which of the following is not a contrast between a democracy
and an authoritarian regime?
a. Chief executives in democracies do not worry about military officers or cabinet officials seizing control through violent and unconstitutional means.
b. Citizens in a democracy can vote their leaders out-of-office.
c. Democracies avoid mass uprisings by keeping the public supportive and acquiescent.
d. Democracies encourage civil and political liberties.
Question 2
One level of repression is:
a. limiting civil liberties.
b. allowing free elections.
c. allowing the freedom of speech.
d. limiting time spent in the military.
Question 3
Monarchies differ from other types of authoritarian regimes by:
a. having a single person as ruler.
b. using traditional practices as a justification for rule.
c. using secret police to control dissent.
d. using oil resources to buy support.
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