The Nobleman De Tocqueville Argued That in a Democracy

question 73

Multiple Choice

The nobleman de Tocqueville argued that in a democracy

• A) one might eventually develop vulgar hedonism, an interest in possessions rather than interest in the public good.
• B) the majority would retain its concern for protecting the individual and the individual's beliefs.
• C) local government will remain secure, for citizens would rarely have occasion to surrender their power to the central government.
• D) one need not be concerned about the tyranny of the majority.
• E) natural privileges are ignored much to the detriment of society.

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