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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. Compared to an aristocratic government ruled by an elite administration, democracy allows for what?
(a) More powerful governance.
(b) Concentration of power.
(c) Concentration of wealth.
(d) Weaker governance.

2. 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.

3. In a monarchic regime, political positions and the bulk of the wealth are reserved for whom?
(a) The members of the monarchy and their friends.
(b) The members of the aristocratic minority.
(c) The members of the aristocratic majority.
(d) The members of the monarchy.

4. What is one of the branches of government?
(a) Legislative.
(b) President.
(c) House of Representatives.
(d) Senate.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who gets the powers not enumerated to the federal government?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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