Question

select the correct answer
what did de tocqueville warn might threaten american civic life and democracy?
a. an increase in voluntarism
b. a desire for personal gain over the common good
c. international threats to national security
d. a stronger national government

Explanation:

De Tocqueville, in "Democracy in America," warned that individualism, manifesting as prioritizing personal gain over the common good, could erode civic engagement and threaten democracy. This aligns with option B.

Answer:

B. a desire for personal gain over the common good