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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. A democracy will not purposely legislate against the good of its what?
2. What is one of the best safeguards against potential tyranny of the majority in America?
3. Religion and the constant drive for ___________ are the main barriers to the development of independent arts and science in the United States, according to de Tocqueville.
4. What kind of impact does the American press have on its people?
5. De Tocqueville characterizes the relationship between politics and religion as what?
Short Essay Questions
1. Before the American Revolution, what were the two great political parties in the United States and what were their aims?
2. Why does de Tocqueville believe that freedom of opinion is practically non-existent in the United States?
3. According to de Tocqueville, why does the United States only produce journalistic literature?
4. According to de Tocqueville, what are the differences between the American and European press?
5. What does de Tocqueville analyze in his book?
6. What are some of the suggestions that equality makes to the beliefs of the American people?
7. De Tocqueville believes that, under a monarchic regime, patriotism is expressed by the pride of the people in what?
8. What does de Tocqueville believe is the logic that is followed when people adopt the authority of the majority?
9. What, according to the author, are some of the downsides of democracy?
10. According to de Tocqueville, although the democratic writer might have less to write about, what is the level of importance of what he writes about?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
According to de Tocqueville, power is divided between the federal government and the states. What aspects of American democracy has de Tocqueville shown where this is true? What are some instances that he has shown where this is not true? What effects does this division have on democracy in America? Support your answers with examples from the book.
Essay Topic 2
In de Tocqueville's opinion, what is the problem with letting the majority opinion rule? What are some of its causes, effects, and consequences? Use examples from the book to support your answer.
Essay Topic 3
Why is de Tocqueville writing this book, and for whom is he writing the book? Of what is he trying to convince his audience? Support your answer with examples from the book.
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