Democracy in America (U.S. Heritage)

THE FIRST EXAMINATION OF DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA AND WHY IT WORKED IN AMERICA AND FAILED IN MOST OTHER PLACES. Alexis de Tocqueville believed political equality, common in early America, built a strong foundation for democracy, a kind of government in which power belongs with the people and choices are made by the majority. De Tocqueville explains why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Democracy in America is part of the U.S. Heritage series a book that helped establish and form the United States of America. The revolutionary ideas and inspirational writings are included in this book for everyone, for students of all ages, to people who are actively involved in politics and their community and anyone interested in the amazing birth and history of America. LEARN WHAT IT MEANS TO BE AN AMERICAN! HUMANIX BOOKS U.S. Heritage series is the definitive collection of political writings and history of the Founding Fathers that paved the way for the United States of America to become the indispensable nation and THE example of Democracy, Liberty and Freedom in the world.