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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 type of regime did de Tocqueville study in America?
(a) Aristocracy.
(b) Populacity.
(c) Democracy.
(d) Theocracy.

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

3. What kind of regime did the people of France and England live in?
(a) Democratic.
(b) Aristocratic.
(c) Authoritarian.
(d) Theocratic.

4. When were the first colonies established?
(a) Early 1500s.
(b) Early 1600s.
(c) Early 1900s.
(d) Early 1700s.

5. After what event was the sovereignty of the people codified in law?
(a) Declaration of Independence.
(b) American Revolution.
(c) Civil War.
(d) Boston Tea Party.

Short Answer Questions

1. When can a judge refuse to enforce a law?

2. Compared to the European system, de Tocqueville says the America court system is what?

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

4. De Tocqueville compares equality to what weapon?

5. Judges are accountable to what?

(see the answer key)

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