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Describe how Tocqueville is particularly positive about the political culture of New England. Given his concerns about the tyranny of the majority, why do you think he is so enthusiastic about town meetings and local government?
How does Tocqueville argue that law, lawyers, and jury service are beneficial to American democracy, particularly as an antidote to the tyranny of the majority?
What arguments does Tocqueville offer for why the United States will endure despite regional rivalries and differences?
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