What are 3 things de Tocqueville criticizes about America ?

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from vol.1 and 2 what are things that tocqueville criticzes about america?

Asked by navdeep k #433405 on 3/30/2015 7:49 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 3/30/2015 8:18 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 3/30/2015 8:18 PM

1) the unlimited power of the majority

2) the "moral authority" of the majority (a belief that they cannot be wrong)

3) the silence of the people and the press after elections- the lack of questioning and holding those elected accountable

Democracy in America