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