Communism, Totalitarianism, and Democratic Freedom
Question 10 • TX-US Government
Based on the historical examples and testimonies examined in this lesson, which conclusion is best supported?Economic hardship occurs only in democratic societies.Political systems have little influence on daily life.Government control over information and political opposition can affect individual freedom and human rights.Authoritarian governments increase freedom by limiting political opposition.
Answer
A
Economic hardship occurs only in democratic societies.
B
Political systems have little influence on daily life.
C
Government control over information and political opposition can affect individual freedom and human rights.
D
Authoritarian governments increase freedom by limiting political opposition.
Explanation
The best-supported conclusion is that government control over information and political opposition can affect individual freedom and human rights. Restricting what people can learn or say, and preventing them from challenging the government, can limit their rights in everyday life. The other choices make unsupported absolute claims or wrongly suggest that limiting opposition increases freedom.
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