Question

Which of the following represents a difference between communist and democratic countries during the Cold War?

1)

Democratic countries believed in popular elections, while communist countries did not.

2)

Communist countries believed in the need for a system of checks and balances of powers, while democratic countries did not.

3)

Communist countries supported the development of private business, while democratic countries preferred government control.

4)

Communist countries supported religious freedom, while democratic nations did not

Answer 1

1.) Democratic countries believed in popular elections is the correct answer.

2 is wrong because the US is democratic and has a checks and balances system. 3 is wrong because communist countries have government owned businesses, not private. And 4 is wrong because communist countries typically do not have much religious freedom.

Answer 2

1. is the correct answer I believe

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