Answer:
A new freedom to comment and criticize the Soviet government.
Explanation:
The term "Glasnost" refers to the freedom that the government allowed or gave the people to be open about their opinions. It is the freedom given to openly criticize the government in the USSR.
This policy of "openness" was allowed as a means of a political weapon. This is because the Soviet Union was in need of reconstruction and this policy was a means to 'bring in' various issues. This policy allowed open discussion of political issues, criticism of the government, and also allowed for freer spreading of information.
Thus, the correct answer is the first option.
