Political Science · Comparative Political Analysis
Which of these are modern approaches to comparative politics?
- 1. Institutional approach
- 2. Political economy approach
- 3. Sociological approach
- 4. Political culture approach
A1, 2 and 3
B2, 3 and 4 ✓ Correct
C2 and 4
D3 and 4
Correct answer: (B) 2, 3 and 4 — Items 2, 3 and 4 are modern approaches, so the answer is 2, 3 and 4.
Explanation
★Items 2, 3 and 4 are modern approaches, so the answer is 2, 3 and 4.
★The political economy approach studies how economic and political forces shape each other.
★The sociological approach examines society, groups and culture behind politics.
★The political culture approach studies attitudes, beliefs and values, as in Almond and Verba.
★Item 1 is wrong, because the institutional approach is a traditional approach.
★The philosophical, normative, historical and legal-institutional approaches are all traditional.
★Modern approaches arose with the behavioural revolution and its aftermath.
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