1. Compared to aristocratic countries, there is a tendency to do what to workers' wages in democratic countries?
(a) Tie them to skills.
(b) Lower them.
(c) Tie them to experience.
(d) Raise them.

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

3. According to de Tocqueville, in America men obey what?
(a) God.
(b) Divine authority.
(c) Justice and laws.
(d) Secular authority.

4. In America, de Tocqueville observes that _____________ links the aristocrat and the workman.
(a) Nothing.
(b) Pride.
(c) Tradition.
(d) Duty.

5. Instead of being driven by man, events--according to a democratic writer--are driven by what?
(a) Fate or irresistable forces.
(b) Providence or irresistible forces.
(c) Providence or sheer necessity.
(d) Fate or sheer necessity.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What produces goods and profits rapidly?

3. Power is divided between what two entities in the United States?

4. Materialism and _______ are part of the consequences of a perceived equality of conditions.

5. In times of peace, what has more power than the President?

(see the answer key)

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