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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume 2, Part 3: Chapter 14-26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In de Tocqueville's beliefs, what is the surest and fastest way to destroy liberty?
(a) A ruling despot.
(b) War.
(c) Increasing the size of the military.
(d) Absolute tyranny.

2. According to de Tocqueville, comfort and other earthly pleasures are easily satisfied with what?
(a) Liberty.
(b) Material objects.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Freedom.

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

4. According to de Tocqueville, in Europe men obey what?
(a) Laws.
(b) Men.
(c) Justice.
(d) God.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to de Tocqueville, equality can enable what?

2. Under aristocratic regimes, privileges are set by what?

3. On what type of sovereignty does democracy rely?

4. De Tocqueville states that the aristocracy in America is different from traditional aristocracies because the members of the class do not share what?

5. Lawyers are connected to the aristocracy by their personal interest and what?

(see the answer key)

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