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