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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. When were the first colonies established?
(a) Early 1500s.
(b) Early 1600s.
(c) Early 1700s.
(d) Early 1900s.

2. According to de Tocqueville, in Europe men obey what?
(a) Men.
(b) God.
(c) Laws.
(d) Justice.

3. How long did de Tocqueville stay in the united States?
(a) Nine months.
(b) A year and a half.
(c) Six months.
(d) One year.

4. In de Tocqueville's observations, what is something the federal government is allowed to do?
(a) Tax.
(b) Manage health care.
(c) Create infrastructure.
(d) Manage education.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. By excluding minorities from power, what does de Tocqueville believe will happen?

2. Judges are accountable to what?

3. What is an essential tool for maintaining liberty?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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