Some definitions of civil society specifically reference an increase in democracy as an outcome or motivation for the behavior o
f individuals or groups in this type of social structure. In fact, totalitarian or repressive governments often work specifically to undermine or outlaw activities related to civil society. Read more about civil society under repressive government forms, listen to this short podcast, and then answer this question: How do repressive regimes interact with civil society, and what impact does that have on citizens?
The answer to your question is A. "Others weren't so lucky. In the rush and panic, a number of people either lost their footing or were accidentally pushed from the sidewalk and into the busy street."
