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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. De Tocqueville observes that in times of peace, the quality of a military in a democracy does what?
(a) Recedes.
(b) Degrades.
(c) Increases.
(d) Subsides.

2. What arm of the government, even in a democracy, tends to seek out war in de Tocqueville's observations?
(a) Executive branch.
(b) Political elite.
(c) Military.
(d) Legislative branch.

3. According to de Tocqueville, in contrast to the traditional aristocracy, the American aristocracy has no direct effect on the _______ of its class members.
(a) Moral standing.
(b) Social manners.
(c) Social viewpoints.
(d) Social standing.

4. Politically, the New World has never experienced what?
(a) Republics.
(b) Anarchy.
(c) Social change.
(d) Democracy.

5. Who is considered a member of the aristocratic class in America?
(a) Old families with bloodlines to the American Revolution.
(b) Elder statesmen and their families.
(c) Masters of agricultural wealth.
(d) Masters of industrial wealth.

Short Answer Questions

1. The relationship of the American aristocrat and workman is likened to a traditional aristocrat and what, according to de Tocqueville?

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

3. How is scientific research being driven in America at the time de Tocqueville is observing American democracy?

4. According to de Tocqueville, comfort and other earthly pleasures are easily satisfied with what?

5. Religion and the constant drive for ___________ are the main barriers to the development of independent arts and science in the United States, according to de Tocqueville.

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