Which of the following statements about the relationship between democratization,modernization theory,and political elites is accurate?
A) A core assertion of modernization theory is that a country with political elites will allow democratic institutions to flourish if the country develops enough natural resources to become wealthy.
B) According to modernization theory, economic development is important to democratization, but a focus on elites shows that the type of wealth or resources has a big impact on the success of democratization.
C) Concentration of economic assets in the hands of a few elites in power ultimately advances democracy because those elites feel secure in their positions and thus allow democratization to flourish.
D) Decline of natural resources or economic stagnation typically forces an entrenchment of elites and a reduction of the chances for democratization.

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Modernization theory argues that economic development is necessary for democratization, but the type of development matters. In this theory, political elites play a critical role in the democratization process. The concentration of economic assets in the hands of a few elites can be an obstacle to democratization, rather than a factor that advances it. Decline of natural resources or economic stagnation typically reinforces the power of entrenched elites and reduces the prospects for democratization.

Which of the Following Statements About the Relationship Between Democratization,modernization