The works of Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America indicate the evident uniqueness and generalized appeal seen in the founding principles of our nation. Written in 1835, these notable attributes were perceived nearly 200 years ago and have since significantly contributed to today’s political arena. Three top issues presented by Tocqueville are conceptual democracy, the dangers of equal conditions in society, and America’s encouragement of civic engagement. While both nations claim to represent Democracies, Tocqueville at the time witnessed that Americans