Which of the following statements most appropriately describes the concept of political modernization?

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  1. Political changes are necessary for the achievements of a specific objective
  2. A general process of change in the political sphere is closely related to other areas of society
  3. A political system's capacity to solve problems to initiate new policies etc.
  4. Ability to learn better and how to perform political functions

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Option 2 : A general process of change in the political sphere is closely related to other areas of society
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Political modernization 

  • Political modernization is modernization in the political field. 
  • It promotes modernization phenomena.
  • Modernization refers to a model of a progressive transition from a 'pre-modern' or 'traditional' to 'modern' society. 
  • So, the theory of Political modernization is based on the modernization phenomenon.
  • It is a field-based theory of modernization theories.
  • It involves modernizations as the transition from political politics to modern politics and from autocratic politics to democratic politics.
  • The concept of 'political modernization' is one of the key notions in the policy arrangements approach.
  • It is a process that is based upon the rational utilization of resources aiming at the establishment of modern society.

Therefore, A general process of change in the political sphere is closely related to other areas of society most appropriately describes the concept of political modernization​​.

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