1. Cupidity means what?
(a) A strong desire, normally for participation.
(b) A strong desire, normally for achievement.
(c) A strong desire, normally for material things.
(d) A strong desire, normally for wealth.

2. In a monarchic regime, political positions and the bulk of the wealth are reserved for whom?
(a) The members of the aristocratic minority.
(b) The members of the aristocratic majority.
(c) The members of the monarchy.
(d) The members of the monarchy and their friends.

3. De Tocqueville believes that Americans have little means of discussing opinions outside the range of those entertained by whom?
(a) The ruling class.
(b) Those in political power.
(c) The majority.
(d) The vocal minority.

4. In de Tocqueville's observations, compared to European legislation, American legislation is what?
(a) Complicated.
(b) Inefficient.
(c) Ineffective.
(d) Unclear.

5. Under aristocratic regimes, privileges are set by what?
(a) Blood.
(b) Relationships.
(c) Birth.
(d) Family.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to de Tocqueville, in contrast to the traditional aristocracy, the American aristocracy has no direct effect on the _______ of its class members.

2. De Tocqueville believes that educated Americans read what type of literature?

3. Democracy influences the citizens' political views and what other types of views?

4. Equality of conditions means there are no a priori what in America?

5. Democratic regimes value prosperity over what?

(see the answer key)

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