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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. For whom is de Tocqueville writing this book?

2. De Tocqueville believes that revolutions are generally the result of the people's desire to eliminate what?

3. What type of regime does de Tocqueville believe is more oppressive than a dictatorship?

4. Who does de Tocqueville believe seeks exclusive comfort?

5. The institutions of the United States tend to bring together what type of people?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the citizens of America see their equality when it comes to work collectively, according to de Tocqueville's observations?

2. How is the division of labor in the industries in the United States divided?

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

4. What is one of the civil effects of the American society?

5. What do rising wages for workers mean?

6. According to de Tocqueville, within their own country, how do Americans tend to behave toward each other?

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

8. in de Tocqueville's observations, how are the masters and workmen connected in America?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Using examples from the book, what are the differences between an aristocratic regime and a democratic regime in terms of governance? Which one does de Tocqueville think is more effective at governing and why?

Essay Topic 3

Using examples from the book, what is the main role of an independent judiciary in a democracy? What is the main role of the judiciary in America? Are the two similar or different? Use the book to provide support for your answer.

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