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