Democracy in America, Volume 1, is a classic work of political essays by Alexis de Tocqueville, published in 1835. Drawing on his travels, Tocqueville examines American democratic institutions, the federal Constitution, the judiciary, political parties, the press, and civic associations. It remains worth listening to for its balanced reflection on the promise and perils of democracy.
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Opening of the book
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
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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
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