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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 kind of impact does the American press have on its people?
(a) Small.
(b) Large.
(c) Huge.
(d) Medium.

2. What is one of the best safeguards against potential tyranny of the majority in America?
(a) The judicial system.
(b) The media.
(c) The balance of power.
(d) The press.

3. What is an essential tool for maintaining liberty?
(a) Protection of the press.
(b) Freedom of the press.
(c) Freedom of religion.
(d) Protection of the First Amendment.

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

5. Where were the first colonies established?
(a) New England.
(b) New Haven.
(c) Delaware.
(d) Virginia.

Short Answer Questions

1. The balancing act that the three branches of government perform on each other is referred to as what?

2. After what event was the sovereignty of the people codified in law?

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

4. How does de Tocqueville characterize political parties?

5. What feeds on ignorance, according to the Puritans' religious views?

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