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

2. De Tocqueville characterizes the relationship between politics and religion as what?
(a) Opposites who do not need each other.
(b) Similar ideas that can be incorporated together.
(c) Opposites who need each other.
(d) Similar ideas, and so they must be kept separate.

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

4. De Tocqueville compares equality to what weapon?
(a) A dagger.
(b) A bow and arrow.
(c) A double-edged sword.
(d) A spear.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After what event was the sovereignty of the people codified in law?

2. In de Tocqueville's observations, what is something the federal government is allowed to do?

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

4. What year was de Tocqueville's voyage to the United States?

5. Before the American Revolution, what were the two great political parties?

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