Which method was commonly used by authoritarian communist governments to maintain political control? Censorship and political repression.Competitive multiparty elections.Limited government authority.Independent media organizations.

Authoritarian communist governments commonly restricted criticism and opposition to preserve their power. Censorship controlled what people could read or hear, while political repression could punish those who challenged the government. Competitive multiparty elections and independent media would limit government control, not help maintain it.

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