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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume 1, Chapter 14-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When can a judge refuse to enforce a law?
(a) When they do not agree with the law.
(b) When the law in unconstitutional.
(c) When the people they are representing do not like the law.
(d) When they do not like the law.

2. On what type of sovereignty does democracy rely?
(a) Majority.
(b) Absolute.
(c) Minority.
(d) Partial.

3. The balancing act that the three branches of government perform on each other is referred to as what?
(a) Checks and balances.
(b) Opposing powers.
(c) Freedom from tyranny.
(d) Federalism.

4. What year was de Tocqueville's voyage to the United States?
(a) 1850.
(b) 1840.
(c) 1830.
(d) 1820.

5. Aristocratic regimes in Europe put the wealth into the hands of whom?
(a) The few.
(b) The ennobled.
(c) The monarch.
(d) The many.

Short Answer Questions

1. In de Tocqueville's analysis, sovereignty flows in what direction?

2. How does de Tocqueville characterize political parties?

3. What type of regime did de Tocqueville study in America?

4. What is one of the best safeguards against potential tyranny of the majority in America?

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

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