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

2. Power is divided between what two entities in the United States?
(a) Citizens and the military.
(b) The ignorant and the intelligent.
(c) State and federal governments.
(d) State and the people.

3. De Tocqueville believes that there must be complete freedom of what?
(a) Speech and press.
(b) Speech and religion.
(c) Speech, religion, and press.
(d) Press and religion.

4. 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 monarchy.
(d) The members of the aristocratic majority.

5. What general attitude does de Tocqueville purport that Americans have towards each other?
(a) Distant.
(b) Privileged.
(c) Friendly.
(d) Acrimonious.

Short Answer Questions

1. Political associations combat what?

2. About what does de Tocqueville believe aristocrats are busy writing?

3. What does de Tocqeville say is linked to--but not the same as--liberty?

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

5. When were the first colonies established?

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