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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. De Tocqueville believes that Americans have little means of discussing opinions outside the range of those entertained by whom?
(a) The vocal minority.
(b) Those in political power.
(c) The ruling class.
(d) The majority.

2. According to de Tocqueville, equality can enable what?
(a) Knowledge.
(b) Freedom.
(c) Hope.
(d) Power.

3. De Tocqueville observes that judges are not elected, but are what?
(a) Appointed.
(b) Installed.
(c) Endowed.
(d) Called.

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

5. What deals with the affairs of the people and is bound to be turbulent and uncertain?
(a) Society.
(b) Religion.
(c) Community.
(d) Politics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is an essential tool for maintaining liberty?

2. What type of people are educated and serve to bring reason to debates through logic?

3. Judges are accountable to what?

4. Aristocratic regimes in Europe put the wealth into the hands of whom?

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

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