Answer: Tocqueville was a classical liberal who advocated parliamentary government and was skeptical of the extremes of democracy.[7] During his time in parliament, he sat on the centre-left[8], but the complex and restless nature of his liberalism has led to contrasting interpretations and admirers across the political spectrum.[3][5][4][9] Regarding his political position, Tocqueville wrote "the word 'left' is...the word I wanted to attach to my name so that it would remain attached to it forever."[10]
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