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