Author Question: What did Alexis de Tocqueville say about the beliefs of Americans regarding collective action? ... (Read 78 times)

clmills979 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

What did Alexis de Tocqueville say about the beliefs of Americans regarding collective action?

How are these thoughts reflected in protections for expression in the U.S. and Texas constitutions and in the role of the people with regard to government more generally?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Most of the public interest groups in Austin attempt to protect consumers and the environment from big business.

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

kiamars2010 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Explain that de Tocqueville viewed Americans as being more committed to collective action than Europeans.
2. Explain the protections offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and the guarantee in the Texas Constitution of the right of the people to change their government.
3. Explain that these thoughts and protections are related to colonial experiences and the struggle for independence, including beliefs in social contract theory and the necessity of an active populace to ensure liberty and democracy.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: True