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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume 2, Part 2: Chapter 1-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Compared to the European system, de Tocqueville says the America court system is what?
(a) Mild.
(b) Meek.
(c) Powerless.
(d) Small.

2. Democratic regimes value what over heroism?
(a) Patriotism.
(b) Common sense.
(c) Acts of engagement.
(d) Habits of peace.

3. Materialism and _______ are part of the consequences of a perceived equality of conditions.
(a) Intellectualism.
(b) Egoism.
(c) Mediocrity.
(d) Perseverance.

4. How does de Tocqueville characterize political parties?
(a) As unnecessary and evil.
(b) As necessary and good.
(c) As unnecessary and good.
(d) As necessary but evil.

5. What is one of the branches of government?
(a) President.
(b) House of Representatives.
(c) Legislative.
(d) Senate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Democratic regimes value prosperity over what?

2. American literature is made up of the two extremes of what, according to de Tocqueville?

3. What kind of literature does America produce?

4. Political associations bring together whom?

5. In America, citizens have a right to what kind of associations?

(see the answer key)

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