Question

how does a communist system of government differ from a democracy? in a communist system, power is inherited and passed down. in a democracy, power is in the hands of the people. in a communist system, elections are never held. in a democracy, the people vote in elections to choose their leaders. in a communist system, voters choose from a wide variety of candidates. in a democracy, choice is somewhat limited. in a communist system, a single political party controls the government. in a democracy, the people can elect officials from different parties.

Explanation:

In a communist system, typically a single - party (the communist party) has a leading role in governance. In a democracy, power is more dispersed as people vote in elections to choose leaders from multiple parties. The first option correctly describes the difference in political control between the two systems.

Answer:

In a communist system, a single political party controls the government. In a democracy, the people can elect officials from different parties.