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Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville - Quiz
Contributed by: Barry
  • 1. What is the main subject of 'Democracy in America'?
A) Political theories of socialism
B) The effects of democracy on American society
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) Thomas Jefferson
B) Karl Marx
C) John Stuart Mill
D) Alexis de Tocqueville
  • 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) Tyranny of the majority
C) Foreign influence
D) A strong judiciary
  • 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 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) Economic isolation
B) Political participation
C) Authoritarian governance
D) Political apathy
  • 8. What does Tocqueville warn could replace democracy if not carefully managed?
A) Anarchy
B) Despotism
C) Imperialism
D) Feudalism
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