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Explanation

Solution: The ' Sleeping Dogs ' theory, in the context of democratic political culture, refers to the idea that citizens in a democracy don't need to be constantly and actively involved in politics. It suggests that a healthy democracy can function even with a relatively passive citizenry, as long as people are willing to become engaged when important issues arise or when their rights are threatened. They are like ' sleeping dogs ' - quiet unless disturbed. Almond and Verba , in their seminal work "The Civic Culture," introduced and discussed this concept extensively. The other options are incorrect because: * Lucian Pye and Robert E. Ward are known for their work on political development and modernization, particularly in Asian countries, but not specifically for the ' Sleeping Dogs ' theory. * James S. Coleman and Myron Weiner were prominent scholars in comparative politics and development, but their work isn't directly linked to this specific theory. * James C. Charlesworth and F. W. Riggs contributed to the fields of public administration and comparative administration, respectively, not to the development of the ' Sleeping Dogs ' theory.