Question

1. which of the following rights may be limited in an authoritarian system like a dictatorship? (select all that apply)

freedom of speech
the right to vote in free elections
the right to own property
freedom of the press

1. how does mexico’s government differ from cuba’s based on the passage?

mexico has a democratic republic, meaning its citizens elect their leaders and have rights such as freedom of speech and partic
however, in countries with authoritarian systems, such as cuba, the government controls elections and limits political freedoms
political party is allowed to govern, and people do not have the right to openly criticize the government. in contrast, in mexico, cit
elections and have a role in shaping laws

Explanation:

For question 9: Authoritarian/dictatorial systems concentrate power, often suppressing dissent, controlling political participation, restricting independent media, and sometimes limiting property rights to maintain control.
For question 10: The passage explicitly contrasts the two systems: Mexico is a democratic republic with free elections, citizen-led leadership selection, political freedoms like free speech, and citizen input in lawmaking; Cuba is an authoritarian system with government-controlled elections, only one ruling political party, and restricted political freedoms including no right to openly criticize the government.

Answer:

9.

• Freedom of speech
• The right to vote in free elections
• The right to own property
• Freedom of the press

1. Mexico is a democratic republic where citizens elect leaders, have freedoms like freedom of speech, can participate in shaping laws, and have free elections; Cuba is an authoritarian system where the government controls elections, only one political party is allowed to govern, and people do not have the right to openly criticize the government.