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The author reports on social and political life in the United States after an extended visit, arguing that widespread equality of conditions shapes institutions, habits, and laws. He analyzes constitutional arrangements, federalism, the judiciary, political parties, the press, associations, and local government, and considers how democratic customs produce both civic advantages and risks, notably the potential tyranny of the majority. The study compares democratic tendencies with European developments, examines causes that sustain democratic republicanism, and reflects on the likely trajectories of different social groups under enduring equality.

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Title: Democracy in America — Volume 1

Author: Alexis de Tocqueville

Translator: Henry Reeve

Release date: January 21, 2006 [eBook #815]
Most recently updated: June 11, 2024

Language: English

Credits: David Reed and David Widger

*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA — VOLUME 1 ***

DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA

By Alexis De Tocqueville

AVOCAT À LA COUR ROYALE DE PARIS
ETC., ETC.

Translated by
Henry Reeve, Esq.

IN TWO VOLUMES.
VOL. I.

LONDON:
SAUNDERS AND OTLEY, CONDUIT STREET
1835


Contents

Book One
Introductory Chapter
Chapter I: Exterior Form Of North America
Chapter Summary
Chapter II: Origin Of The Anglo-Americans—Part I
Chapter Summary
Chapter II: Origin Of The Anglo-Americans—Part II
Chapter III: Social Conditions Of The Anglo-Americans
Chapter Summary
Chapter IV: The Principle Of The Sovereignty Of The People In America
Chapter Summary
Chapter V: Necessity Of Examining The Condition Of The States—Part I
Chapter V: Necessity Of Examining The Condition Of The States—Part II
Chapter V: Necessity Of Examining The Condition Of The States—Part III
Chapter VI: Judicial Power In The United States
Chapter Summary
Chapter VII: Political Jurisdiction In The United States
Chapter Summary
Chapter VIII: The Federal Constitution—Part I
Chapter Summary
Summary Of The Federal Constitution
Chapter VIII: The Federal Constitution—Part II
Chapter VIII: The Federal Constitution—Part III
Chapter VIII: The Federal Constitution—Part IV
Chapter VIII: The Federal Constitution—Part V
Chapter IX: Why The People May Strictly Be Said To Govern In The United
Chapter X: Parties In The United States
Chapter Summary
Parties In The United States
Chapter XI: Liberty Of The Press In The United States
Chapter Summary
Chapter XII: Political Associations In The United States
Chapter Summary
Chapter XIII: Government Of The Democracy In America—Part I
Chapter XIII: Government Of The Democracy In America—Part II
Chapter XIII: Government Of The Democracy In America—Part III
Chapter XIV: Advantages American Society Derive From Democracy—Part I
Chapter XIV: Advantages American Society Derive From Democracy—Part II
Chapter XV: Unlimited Power Of Majority, And Its Consequences—Part I
Chapter Summary
Chapter XV: Unlimited Power Of Majority, And Its Consequences—Part II
Chapter XVI: Causes Mitigating Tyranny In The United States—Part I
Chapter Summary
Chapter XVI: Causes Mitigating Tyranny In The United States—Part II
Chapter XVII: Principal Causes Maintaining The Democratic Republic—Part I
Chapter XVII: Principal Causes Maintaining The Democratic Republic—Part II
Chapter XVII: Principal Causes Maintaining The Democratic Republic—Part III
Chapter XVII: Principal Causes Maintaining The Democratic Republic—Part IV
Chapter XVIII: Future Condition Of Three Races In The United States—Part I
Chapter XVIII: Future Condition Of Three Races—Part II
Chapter XVIII: Future Condition Of Three Races—Part III
Chapter XVIII: Future Condition Of Three Races—Part IV
Chapter XVIII: Future Condition Of Three Races—Part V
Chapter XVIII: Future Condition Of Three Races—Part VI
Chapter XVIII: Future Condition Of Three Races—Part VII
Chapter XVIII: Future Condition Of Three Races—Part VIII
Chapter XVIII: Future Condition Of Three Races—Part IX
Chapter XVIII: Future Condition Of Three Races—Part X
Conclusion