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