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In Part A,

Alexis de Tocqueville visited the United States. Discuss his impression of his visit? What were his thoughts on tyranny of the majority and does it reflect American democracy today. Give examples to support your answer.

In Part B,

1. In Chapter 7, the discussion of New York's ratifying convention, Alexander Hamilton takes issue with Anti-Federalist delegate Melancton Smith's assertion that (as Hamilton says) "a pure democracy, if it were put practicable, would be the most perfect government." What did Smith and Hamilton mean by "a pure democracy"? How does this compare to the type of democracy that represents the modern United States?

2. Describe Alexander Hamilton's plans to address the nation's financial woes. What aspect proved most controversial and why? What Elements of the foundation Hamilton laid can still be found in the system today?

3. What factors led to the Panic of 1819? What government regulations might have prevented it?

4. In Chapter 6, it describes the ideology of republicanism. What is it? As a political philosophy, how did republicanism compare to the system that prevailed in Great Britain?