1. The document discusses political development theory including Parson's "pattern variables" and elements of democratization like the rule of law, civil society, and protection of minority rights. 2. It also discusses factors that enable or hinder democracy, such as per capita income, experience with pluralism, and commitment to reform. Freedom House surveys measure political rights and civil liberties. 3. Problems that can hinder development are discussed, as well as alternative approaches like viewing it as an interactive process between government and civil society focused on power dispersion and responsiveness.