Many previously non-democratic nations held competitive elections between the 1970s and the 1990s; however, democracy in these new regimes was often ineffectual and limited. How did many Western political sociologists react to this situation?

A) They rethought the democratic electoral process.
B) They rethought the social preconditions for democracy.
C) They brought in sophisticated economic analyses.
D) They focused their analyses on political elites across nations.

Western Political Sociologists

Scholars from Western countries who study the social aspects of politics, including the distribution of power and resources, political behavior, and institutional organization.

Democratic Nations

Countries that operate under a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so.

Social Preconditions

Refers to societal factors or conditions that must exist before a particular development or change can occur.