| Political System in the USA | Political System in the USSR |
| 1. Democratic Government. | 1. Socialist system of Government |
| 2. Freedom of press / media present. | 2. Freedom of press/media is not present |
| 3. Movement of ordinary people is allowed. | 3. Movement of ordinary people is not allowed. |
| 4. No control over people activities. | 4. Kept close control of people activities. |
| 5. Segregation laws are followed. | 5. No such laws in force. |
| 6. Civil Rights Act was passed and successfully implemented. | 6. Glasnost brought greater freedom for the people. |
