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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume 2, Part 3: Chapter 1-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After what event was the sovereignty of the people codified in law?
(a) American Revolution.
(b) Boston Tea Party.
(c) Declaration of Independence.
(d) Civil War.

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

3. In a monarchy, what is as volatile as the perceived superiority of the state?
(a) Loyalty.
(b) Patriotism.
(c) Partisanship.
(d) Commitment.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In de Tocqueville's observations, the patriotism of Americans is more akin to cupidity than to what?

2. What is one of the two important tools of American democracy?

3. What class, in America, will eventually gain the upper hand in their struggles?

4. Political associations bring together whom?

5. Decentralization of the governmental administration has multiplied what?

(see the answer key)

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