The Key Insight of Alexis De Tocqueville's Tocqueville on Democracy

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Multiple Choice

The key insight of Alexis de Tocqueville's Tocqueville on Democracy was that:

• A) the most important thing about American democracy was that the majority of men could vote.
• B) American democracy was really a sham.
• C) American democracy really represented an important cultural shift.
• D) the ideology of the Whig Party was actually more democratic than that of the Democratic Party.

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Definitions:

First Amendment

The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition the government.

Constitution

A foundational document outlining the fundamental principles and laws of a nation or organization that determine its governance structure.

Public Opinion

Public opinion is the aggregate of individual attitudes or beliefs held by the adult population concerning social or political issues.

Framing

The process of constructing and presenting information or narratives in a way that influences how it is perceived and understood by audiences.