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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. In a democracy, people take a special interest in the affairs of the state in order to do what?
(a) Participate in the political process.
(b) Be one of the people in power.
(c) Obtain a political position.
(d) Participate in power and its outcomes.

2. How does de Tocqueville characterize political parties?
(a) As necessary and good.
(b) As unnecessary and evil.
(c) As necessary but evil.
(d) As unnecessary and good.

3. The right of political association originally came from where?
(a) France.
(b) Colonists.
(c) Puritans.
(d) England.

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

5. The people in a democracy instinctively acknowledge that the interest of the many is more valuable than that of whom?
(a) A privileged few.
(b) The monarchy.
(c) A small but active minority.
(d) The wealthy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of the branches of government?

2. Where were the first colonies established?

3. What kind of regime did the people of France and England live in?

4. De Tocqueville believes that Americans have little means of discussing opinions outside the range of those entertained by whom?

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

(see the answer key)

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