Question

1. the founders established a republican form of government. why did they do this?

they wanted the government to be as conservative as possible.
they believed elected officials could represent citizens and could be kept in check through elections.
they believed the self - interest of the politicians needed to be restrained.

1. according to tocqueville, civic virtue means simply that individuals have interests and desires that are not solely focused on themselves. rather, they are willing to give up some of the things they want in order to promote the common good. what did he mean by this?

people should help one another because the welfare of others affects individual welfare.
the more the economy grows, the more prosperous and happy everyone will be.
people would build businesses that would help others by employing community members.
people who dont know the issues and who cannot articulate their self - interest should not vote

Explanation:

For question 3:

• In a republican form of government, elected representatives act on behalf of the citizens. Elections provide a mechanism to hold these representatives accountable. This aligns with the idea that elected officials represent citizens and can be kept in check through elections.
• The term "conservative" in the first option is too vague and not the main reason for choosing a republican form. The third option about restraining politicians' self - interest is a part of the system (like checks and balances in a republic), but the more fundamental reason is the representative and electoral accountability aspect.

For question 4:

• Tocqueville's concept of civic virtue emphasizes that individuals' actions should consider the common good. When people help one another, as the welfare of others affects individual welfare, it shows a concern for the common good.
• The second option about the economy is more about economic growth rather than civic virtue. The third option about building businesses for employment is a very specific action and not the broad - based concept of civic virtue. The fourth option about voting eligibility is not related to the idea of giving up personal wants for the common good.

Answer:

1. They believed elected officials could represent citizens and could be kept in check through elections.
2. People should help one another because the welfare of others affects individual welfare.