Modernization theory argues that ______.

A. democracies arise only in countries with reasonably wealthy economies and a large middle class that is educated and has its basic needs securely met
B. democracy can thrive only in countries that have democratic political cultures in which citizens value participation but are willing to defer to elected leaders enough to let them govern
C. democracies arise in countries with reasonably wealthy economies
D. democracies arise only in countries with a large middle class that is educated


A. democracies arise only in countries with reasonably wealthy economies and a large middle class that is educated and has its basic needs securely met
B. democracy can thrive only in countries that have democratic political cultures in which citizens value participation but are willing to defer to elected leaders enough to let them govern
C. democracies arise in countries with reasonably wealthy economies
D. democracies arise only in countries with a large middle class that is educated

Political Science

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whose growth may not be sustainable, critics charge, due to heavy dependence on: a. foreign industry, which may pick up and move elsewhere any day. b. heavy industry, in a largely postindustrial economic era. c. a large number of people living in extreme poverty, who are not well-educated. d. commodities such as oil and copper, whose prices are subject to fluctuations.

Political Science

A powerful tool that the president can use to influence legislation is_________ .

A) executive privilege.
B) ?omnibus bills.
C) ?the fireside chat.
D) ?the State of the Union address.
E) a whistle-stop tour.

Political Science

Prior to the early twentieth century, the American culture emphasized frugality and people were expected to save their money, only buying necessities. Consumerism is a product of the twentieth century

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Political Science

Judicial review is an example of

a. horizontal accountability b. code law c. parliamentary sovereignty d. vertical accountability

Political Science