Multiple choice

Which of the following are a part and parcel of political modernization according to liberal theory?

  1. Citizens communicate their desires to their leaders.
  2. Government is responsive to the wishes of the citizens.
  3. Justice is retributive.
  4. Regular holding of elections.

  1. 1 and 4 only

  2. 1 and 2 only

  3. 2 and 3 only

  4. 1, 2 and 4 only

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Political modernization in liberal theory emphasizes citizen-government communication (1), governmental responsiveness (2), and regular elections (4) as mechanisms for accountability and representation. Retributive justice (3) is not specifically a liberal democratic principle and focuses on punishment rather than the participatory and responsive elements of modernization.

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