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Human beings have a selfthat is, they are able to look back on themselves as both subjects and objects in the universe. The author suggests that this fact leads people to
 
  a. periodically become confused as to who they really are.
  b. use religion to answer questions such as who we are and the nature of our importance.
  c. build a sacred cosmos for people to understand and believe in.
  d. seek individual freedom.

Question 2

According to de Tocqueville, democracy thrives in America because
 
  a. Americans are more likely to embrace traditional beliefs and practices.
  b. religion is an important part of the American government as evidenced by words like In God We Trust on U.S. currency.
  c. the founding fathers were very religious.
  d. Americans' involvement in groups, including religious groups, produces an action orientation toward their communities.



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

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