Alexis De Tocqueville Argued That the Proliferation of Groups Promoted

question 85

Multiple Choice

Alexis de Tocqueville argued that the proliferation of groups promoted ________.

• A) tyranny of the majority
• B) undemocratic elitism
• C) governmental responsiveness
• D) assimilation of immigrants
• E) economic equality

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