Question

Which statement describes government power in the Soviet Union during the Cold War?

It was limited by a dictator who had absolute power.
It was limited by a constitution with checks and balances.
It was unlimited because there were no restrictions.
It was unlimited because of free and fair elections.

Answer 1

It was unlimited because there were no restrictions. The Soviet Union was a Communist country

Explanation: The government enjoyed unlimited power under the Communist system.

Answer 2

It was unlimited because there were no restrictions

Step-by-step explanation:

The Soviet union was a communist state during the cold war and in communist states the powers of the government was unlimited because there were no restrictions on the power of the government.

The unlimited and uncontrolled powers of the government was part of the reasons of the Cold war. the western part of Europe and the United states of America were strongly against this kind of communist government because it led to abuse of power and the abuse of fundamental human rights of its citizens.