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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. According to de Tocqueville, what drives the actions of every American man?

2. What requires years of hard and dedicated work before yielding a profit?

3. Workmen, in America, can be replaced how?

4. In America, de Tocqueville observes that _____________ links the aristocrat and the workman.

5. Political associations combat what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why will democratic governments tend to centralize as they grow?

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

3. In de Tocqueville's beliefs, how does too much emphasis on equality lead to tyrannical power?

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

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

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

7. How does de Tocqueville define comfort?

8. What two concepts, though linked, should not be confounded?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using examples from the book, what is tyranny, and how does democracy fight it?

Essay Topic 2

De Tocqueville states that democracy influences human relationships. In what ways does the information and ideas that de Tocqueville presents support or deny this idea? Which side do you agree with and why? Support your answer with examples from the book.

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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