Alexis de Tocqueville: A Visionary Observer

What is Alexis de Tocqueville best known for?

• His work 'Democracy in America'

• His study of the prison system

• His cultural exploration of America

• His analysis of European class structures

What did Tocqueville warn about in 'Democracy in America'?

• The tyranny of the majority

• The lack of individualism

• The rigid class structures

• The absence of civic engagement

What aspect of American society fascinated Tocqueville during his visit?

• Social mobility

• The prison system

• The political parties

• The economic policies

How did Tocqueville view the balance between liberty and equality?

• As crucial for democracy

• As a minor issue

• As irrelevant to governance

• As a European problem

Why is Tocqueville's work still relevant today?

• It addresses modern democratic challenges

• It focuses on 19th-century European politics

• It only discusses historical events

• It is a cultural exploration

What is a French word that means "hands-off" policy from the government?

• Laissez-faire

• au revoir

• allez-vous

• je m'appelle