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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume 2, Part 1: Chapter 13-21.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Power is divided between what two entities in the United States?
(a) State and federal governments.
(b) The ignorant and the intelligent.
(c) Citizens and the military.
(d) State and the people.
2. Because of the generally accepted principle of equality among Americans, according to de Tocqueville they are less likely to accept what?
(a) Historical evidence.
(b) Traditional ideas.
(c) Traditional reasoning.
(d) Historical logic.
3. What type of people are educated and serve to bring reason to debates through logic?
(a) Politicians.
(b) Critics.
(c) Statesmen.
(d) Lawyers.
4. De Tocqueville believes that the democratic writer has less to write about, but the writings are ________, when compared to aristocratic writings.
(a) Of greater importance.
(b) Of greater need.
(c) Of greater subjects.
(d) Of greater volume.
5. Democratic regimes will value general well-being over what?
(a) Extraordinary wealth of the few.
(b) Wealth of the majority.
(c) Extraordinary wealth of the ruling class.
(d) Wealth of the minority.
Short Answer Questions
1. When were the first colonies established?
2. In a monarchic regime, political positions and the bulk of the wealth are reserved for whom?
3. Materialism and _______ are part of the consequences of a perceived equality of conditions.
4. How is scientific research being driven in America at the time de Tocqueville is observing American democracy?
5. Judges are accountable to what?
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