De la Démocratie en Amérique, tome deuxième by Alexis de Tocqueville

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Author Tocqueville, Alexis de, 1805-1859
Title De la Démocratie en Amérique, tome deuxième
Note Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "De la Démocratie en Amérique, tome deuxième" by Alexis de Tocqueville is a profound sociopolitical analysis written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the structure and dynamics of American democracy, focusing on the relationship between the people and their governing institutions, the nature of political parties, and the effects of democracy on society at large. Tocqueville's examination provides valuable insights into how democracy operates, its strengths, its weaknesses, and its implications for both the United States and the world. The opening of the book establishes Tocqueville's intent to delve deeper into the sovereignty of the people in the context of American political structure. He reflects on the underlying forces that drive this popular power, probing into its instincts and passions while emphasizing that in America, the people govern through direct consent, choosing their representatives and forming juries. As he sets the stage, Tocqueville introduces the concept of political parties, acknowledging the historical significance of major political factions like the Federalists and Republicans and their roles in shaping American democracy, which is characterized by the influence of the majority over legislative processes and the complexities surrounding the interplay of different social classes within this democratic framework. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class JK: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: United States
Subject United States -- Politics and government
Subject United States -- Social conditions
Subject Democracy -- United States
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