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Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville
  • 1. What is the main subject of 'Democracy in America'?
A) The economic policies of the United States
B) The effects of democracy on American society
C) Political theories of socialism
D) The history of the American Revolution
  • 2. Who was the author of 'Democracy in America'?
A) Thomas Jefferson
B) Karl Marx
C) Alexis de Tocqueville
D) John Stuart Mill
  • 3. In what year was 'Democracy in America' first published?
A) 1821
B) 1835
C) 1848
D) 1856
  • 4. What did Tocqueville believe about the influence of religion on democracy?
A) It vitalizes democracy in America.
B) It hinders democracy.
C) It has no effect on democracy.
D) It promotes authoritarianism.
  • 5. Which of the following is a key theme in Tocqueville's analysis?
A) The dangers of capitalism
B) The superiority of monarchy
C) The inevitability of civil war
D) The balance between liberty and equality
  • 6. What did Tocqueville identify as a threat to American democracy?
A) Foreign influence
B) A strong judiciary
C) Political parties
D) Tyranny of the majority
  • 7. Tocqueville believed that democracy enhances which of the following?
A) Authoritarian governance
B) Political participation
C) Political apathy
D) Economic isolation
  • 8. What does Tocqueville warn could replace democracy if not carefully managed?
A) Imperialism
B) Anarchy
C) Despotism
D) Feudalism
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