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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume 1, Chapter 6-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one of the best safeguards against potential tyranny of the majority in America?
(a) The balance of power.
(b) The judicial system.
(c) The media.
(d) The press.

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

3. Where were the first colonies established?
(a) New England.
(b) Delaware.
(c) Virginia.
(d) New Haven.

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

5. The balancing act that the three branches of government perform on each other is referred to as what?
(a) Opposing powers.
(b) Federalism.
(c) Checks and balances.
(d) Freedom from tyranny.

Short Answer Questions

1. Judges are accountable to what?

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

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

4. How does de Tocqueville characterize political parties?

5. How long did de Tocqueville stay in the united States?

(see the answer key)

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