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