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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. After what event was the sovereignty of the people codified in law?
(a) American Revolution.
(b) Declaration of Independence.
(c) Civil War.
(d) Boston Tea Party.

2. In de Tocqueville's observations, what is something the federal government is allowed to do?
(a) Manage education.
(b) Manage health care.
(c) Create infrastructure.
(d) Tax.

3. Democratic regimes value what over heroism?
(a) Common sense.
(b) Acts of engagement.
(c) Habits of peace.
(d) Patriotism.

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

5. When can a judge refuse to enforce a law?
(a) When they do not like the law.
(b) When they do not agree with the law.
(c) When the law in unconstitutional.
(d) When the people they are representing do not like the law.

Short Answer Questions

1. De Tocqueville characterizes the relationship between politics and religion as what?

2. In a monarchy, what is as volatile as the perceived superiority of the state?

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

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

5. What feeds on ignorance, according to the Puritans' religious views?

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