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Political Development and Political Modernization

Description: This quiz covers the concepts and theories related to political development and political modernization.
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Which scholar is often associated with the theory of political development?

  1. Samuel Huntington

  2. David Apter

  3. Seymour Martin Lipset

  4. Gabriel Almond


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gabriel Almond is known for his work on political development and the concept of political culture.

According to modernization theory, what is a key factor in promoting political development?

  1. Economic growth

  2. Urbanization

  3. Industrialization

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Modernization theory posits that economic growth, urbanization, and industrialization are key factors in promoting political development.

What is the term used to describe the process by which traditional political systems adapt to the demands of a modernizing society?

  1. Political modernization

  2. Political transformation

  3. Political evolution

  4. Political adaptation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Political modernization refers to the process by which traditional political systems adapt to the demands of a modernizing society.

Which scholar introduced the concept of 'political culture'?

  1. Samuel Huntington

  2. David Apter

  3. Seymour Martin Lipset

  4. Gabriel Almond


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gabriel Almond introduced the concept of political culture, which refers to the shared beliefs, values, and attitudes that shape political behavior in a society.

According to modernization theory, what is the relationship between political development and economic development?

  1. Positive correlation

  2. Negative correlation

  3. No correlation

  4. Inverse correlation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Modernization theory posits a positive correlation between political development and economic development, suggesting that economic growth promotes political development.

Which scholar argued that political development is a multidimensional process involving changes in various aspects of a society?

  1. Samuel Huntington

  2. David Apter

  3. Seymour Martin Lipset

  4. James Coleman


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

James Coleman argued that political development is a multidimensional process involving changes in various aspects of a society, including political institutions, political culture, and political participation.

What is the term used to describe the process by which traditional political elites are replaced by new elites with modern values and orientations?

  1. Political modernization

  2. Political transformation

  3. Political evolution

  4. Political adaptation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Political transformation refers to the process by which traditional political elites are replaced by new elites with modern values and orientations.

Which scholar argued that political development is a process of institutional differentiation and specialization?

  1. Samuel Huntington

  2. David Apter

  3. Seymour Martin Lipset

  4. Karl Deutsch


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Karl Deutsch argued that political development is a process of institutional differentiation and specialization, where different political institutions take on specific functions and roles.

What is the term used to describe the process by which political systems become more responsive to the demands of their citizens?

  1. Political modernization

  2. Political transformation

  3. Political evolution

  4. Political adaptation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Political adaptation refers to the process by which political systems become more responsive to the demands of their citizens.

Which scholar argued that political development is a process of increasing political participation and mass mobilization?

  1. Samuel Huntington

  2. David Apter

  3. Seymour Martin Lipset

  4. Ted Gurr


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ted Gurr argued that political development is a process of increasing political participation and mass mobilization.

What is the term used to describe the process by which political systems become more stable and legitimate?

  1. Political modernization

  2. Political transformation

  3. Political evolution

  4. Political consolidation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Political consolidation refers to the process by which political systems become more stable and legitimate.

Which scholar argued that political development is a process of increasing state capacity and effectiveness?

  1. Samuel Huntington

  2. David Apter

  3. Seymour Martin Lipset

  4. Theda Skocpol


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Theda Skocpol argued that political development is a process of increasing state capacity and effectiveness.

What is the term used to describe the process by which political systems become more democratic and accountable?

  1. Political modernization

  2. Political transformation

  3. Political evolution

  4. Political democratization


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Political democratization refers to the process by which political systems become more democratic and accountable.

Which scholar argued that political development is a process of increasing human rights and civil liberties?

  1. Samuel Huntington

  2. David Apter

  3. Seymour Martin Lipset

  4. Amartya Sen


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amartya Sen argued that political development is a process of increasing human rights and civil liberties.

What is the term used to describe the process by which political systems become more integrated into the global community?

  1. Political modernization

  2. Political transformation

  3. Political evolution

  4. Political globalization


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Political globalization refers to the process by which political systems become more integrated into the global community.

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