The aim of the present article is to address Tocqueville's hypothesis that voluntary associations and volunteering are breeding grounds for democratic virtues and skills and thus enhance political participation.

中文翻译：

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加强民主：公民参与能否促进政治参与？

本文的目的是解决托克维尔的假设，即自愿协会和志愿服务是民主美德和技能的温床，从而增强了政治参与。