Question: Examine the following statements regarding the theories of democratization by Samuel P. Huntington and Renske Doorenspleet:
Statement I: According to Huntington, democratic systems were established in countries like India, Israel, and Japan during the Second Wave (1943–1962) of democratization.
Statement II: During the 'First Reverse Wave' (1922–1942), democracy was strengthened in countries like Germany and Italy, leading to the end of Fascism.
Statement III: Huntington considered the end of dictatorships in Portugal, Spain, and Greece in 1974 as the beginning of the 'Third Wave.'
Statement IV: Renske Doorenspleet (2005) supported Huntington's classification and believed that no new wave occurred after 1991.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
B. Only 1 and 3 are correct
D. All of the above are correct
C. Only 2, 3, and 4 are correct
A. Only 1 and 2 are correct
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