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Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville - Quiz
  • 1. What is the main subject of 'Democracy in America'?
A) The history of the American Revolution
B) Political theories of socialism
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) Thomas Jefferson
C) Karl Marx
D) Alexis de Tocqueville
  • 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) A strong judiciary
C) Foreign influence
D) Political parties
  • 5. What did Tocqueville believe about the influence of religion on democracy?
A) It hinders democracy.
B) It has no effect on 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 inevitability of civil war
B) The dangers of capitalism
C) The superiority of monarchy
D) The balance between liberty and equality
  • 7. Tocqueville believed that democracy enhances which of the following?
A) Authoritarian governance
B) Political apathy
C) Economic isolation
D) Political participation
  • 8. What does Tocqueville warn could replace democracy if not carefully managed?
A) Imperialism
B) Feudalism
C) Despotism
D) Anarchy
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