Democracy in America Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 121 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Democracy in America Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 121 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume 1, Chapter 6-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What type of regime did de Tocqueville study in America?
(a) Populacity.
(b) Theocracy.
(c) Democracy.
(d) Aristocracy.

3. By excluding minorities from power, what does de Tocqueville believe will happen?
(a) A new type of democratic rule will emerge.
(b) The foundations of the Constitution will be violated.
(c) The foundation of democracy will be endangered.
(d) The minority will revolt against the majority.

4. According to de Tocqueville, equality can enable what?
(a) Knowledge.
(b) Freedom.
(c) Power.
(d) Hope.

5. Power is divided between what two entities in the United States?
(a) State and the people.
(b) The ignorant and the intelligent.
(c) Citizens and the military.
(d) State and federal governments.

Short Answer Questions

1. What deals with the affairs of the people and is bound to be turbulent and uncertain?

2. According to de Tocqueville, in America men obey what?

3. In times of peace, what has more power than the President?

4. When can a judge refuse to enforce a law?

5. When were the first colonies established?

(see the answer key)

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