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Does Tocqueville think that political associations have been successfully and frequently used in the United States? Explain.
Tocqueville writes: "There are no countries in which associations are more needed, to prevent the despotism of faction or the arbitrary power of a prince, than those which are democratically constituted." What do you think he means by this statement?
According to Tocqueville, why are associations established in the United States?
From "Why Democratic Nations Show a More Ardent and Enduring Love Of Equality Than Of Liberty"
In the last paragraph of this chapter, what does Tocqueville says about democratic communities and equality? Today, in America, which do you think Americans care more about, equality or freedom? Explain.
From "That The Americans Combat The Effects Of Individualism By Free Institutions"
Tocqueville writes "But I contend that in order to combat the evils which equality may produce, there is only one effectual remedy - namely, political freedom." Can you explain what he is trying to say here?
From The Principle of the Sovereignty of the People in America
What does Tocqueville mean by sovereignty of the people? How does he say it is practiced in the United States?
Can you quote Tocqueville where he says something important about the sovereignty of the people? Paraphrase the sentence or passage you quoted.
From Why the People May Strictly be Said to Govern in the United States
What are two reasons why Tocqueville says the people govern in America? Do you agree with him? Explain.
From What Sort of Despotism Democratic Nations Have to Fear and Continuation of the Preceding Chapter
What does Tocqueville mean by "democratic despotism"? How does he describe it? Do you think there really is a such as thing as democratic despotism? Explain.
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