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The aim of the study is to highlight the theoretical aspects of the origin of meritocracy, the principles of formation of political meritocracy in Ukraine, analysis of the modern political-power elites of Ukraine in the meritocratic aspect. The research methodology. The article uses a set of methods for the analysis of the meritocratic principle of formation of the political-power elites. Methods of system analysis, structural-functional, dialectical, comparative, and normative-value are used. Novelty of the article. The problem and the concept of meritocracy in the article are the nature of scientific novelty. The scientific research thoroughly studied domestic and foreign experience in formation of political opinion about meritocracy. The practical mechanisms of forming the political-power elites in Ukraine were further developed. The main conclusions: it was found that the meritocratic principle is the basis of the value-based approach to elite formation. Recruitment to the elite takes place through elections, universities, and a «selective mechanism». The author concludes that the modern political-power elites should be endowed with a high-level of political culture and professionalism, which is considered as evidence of the implementation of meritocratic principles in the system of selection of politico and managerial components of political power. The main selection criteria of candidates for positions are: high level of intelligence and professional achievements that are clarified. The Ukrainian experience of meritocratic principles implementation is analyzed in practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
