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Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville
Contributed by: Barry
  • 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) Karl Marx
B) Alexis de Tocqueville
C) John Stuart Mill
D) Thomas Jefferson
  • 3. In what year was 'Democracy in America' first published?
A) 1821
B) 1856
C) 1835
D) 1848
  • 4. What did Tocqueville identify as a threat to American democracy?
A) A strong judiciary
B) Tyranny of the majority
C) Foreign influence
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 has no effect on democracy.
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 superiority of monarchy
C) The balance between liberty and equality
D) The dangers of capitalism
  • 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) Despotism
C) Anarchy
D) Feudalism
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