After overthrowing the government, a dictator shuts down the country's press and arrests protestors. What kind of effect would this most likely have on civic participation?
a.) People would speak out, unafraid of reprisals, and government would lose most officials because of fear of the public.
b.) People would take their protests to the dictator's home, and government would respond by shutting down.
c.) People would feel encouraged to protest more, and government would quickly change to address the people's needs.
d.) People would decline to participate in government, and government would no longer represent the needs of the people.
