"... everyone is the best and sole judge of his own private interest … society has no right to control a man’s actions unless they are prejudicial to the common weal (good) or unless the common weal demands his help. This doctrine is universally admitted in the United States." —Alexis de Tocqueville, 1835

These remarks state de Tocqueville’s belief in the value of...

These remarks state de Tocqueville’s belief in the value of...

Egalitarianism

Liberty

Laissez-faire

Individualism

Populism