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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume 2, Part 2: Chapter 1-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To a democratic writer, truth cannot emanate from a human simply because the human does what?
(a) Holds power.
(b) Exists.
(c) Has logic.
(d) Is of the majority.

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

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

4. In de Tocqueville's observations, compared to European legislation, American legislation is what?
(a) Ineffective.
(b) Inefficient.
(c) Complicated.
(d) Unclear.

5. Civil associations are often born out of what?
(a) Local political associations.
(b) National political associations.
(c) State-level political associations.
(d) Multi-state political associations.

Short Answer Questions

1. Freedom of the press is described as what type of weapon?

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

3. According to de Tocqueville, total equality of people's condition would only be possible in a society where freedom is what?

4. Political associations exist at the national level and are most effective at what level?

5. Isolation increases the dangers of what?

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