Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville
  • 1. What is the main subject of 'Democracy in America'?
A) The effects of democracy on American society
B) Political theories of socialism
C) The history of the American Revolution
D) The economic policies of the United States
  • 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) 1835
C) 1856
D) 1821
  • 4. What did Tocqueville identify as a threat to American democracy?
A) Tyranny of the majority
B) Political parties
C) Foreign influence
D) A strong judiciary
  • 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 promotes authoritarianism.
D) It hinders democracy.
  • 6. Which of the following is a key theme in Tocqueville's analysis?
A) The balance between liberty and equality
B) The inevitability of civil war
C) The dangers of capitalism
D) The superiority of monarchy
  • 7. Tocqueville believed that democracy enhances which of the following?
A) Political participation
B) Economic isolation
C) Political apathy
D) Authoritarian governance
  • 8. What does Tocqueville warn could replace democracy if not carefully managed?
A) Imperialism
B) Feudalism
C) Despotism
D) Anarchy
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