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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. In de Tocqueville's beliefs, what is the surest and fastest way to destroy liberty?

2. In America, young men are given freedom when they reach what age?

3. According to de Tocqueville, when men seek more equality and comfort, what do they tend to become?

4. Democracy influences the citizens' political views and what other types of views?

5. Because of equality, Americans share similar education and what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What normally causes a great social revolution?

2. In a real world, do democracies value equality or liberty more?

3. According to de Tocqueville, in a democratic society, what seems like endless variations of the same and monotonous reality?

4. What is at least one thing that led America to develop industry instead of agriculture?

5. What is at least one difference between the family in a democratic society and in an aristocratic society?

6. When the people feel more equal, what are some other side effects?

7. What is one of the problems of equality of conditions?

8. What is the major difference between the classic aristocrat and the new aristocrat in America according to de Tocqueville?

9. What do rising wages for workers mean?

10. According to de Tocqueville, what do citizens of the United States think would replace democracy if democracy failed in America?

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

How does de Tocqueville define a political association? What role does association have in democracy as de Tocqueville presents it? Is that the same role it has today? Explain your answer using specific examples from today and the book.

Essay Topic 3

What is de Tocqueville's definition of religion? What role does religion play in politics, specifically in a democracy? Support your answer with examples and ideas from the book.

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