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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 de Tocqueville's analysis, sovereignty flows in what direction?
(a) From the state to the people.
(b) From the people to the state.
(c) From the people to the military.
(d) From the federal government to the state.

2. By excluding minorities from power, what does de Tocqueville believe will happen?
(a) The foundation of democracy will be endangered.
(b) The minority will revolt against the majority.
(c) A new type of democratic rule will emerge.
(d) The foundations of the Constitution will be violated.

3. Where were the first colonies established?
(a) Virginia.
(b) Delaware.
(c) New Haven.
(d) New England.

4. De Tocqueville believes that there must be complete freedom of what?
(a) Speech and religion.
(b) Press and religion.
(c) Speech and press.
(d) Speech, religion, and press.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Democratic regimes value prosperity over what?

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

3. Democratic regimes will value general well-being over what?

4. Cupidity means what?

5. What is an essential tool for maintaining liberty?

(see the answer key)

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