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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. According to de Tocqueville, equality can enable what?
(a) Power.
(b) Hope.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) Freedom.

3. How does de Tocqueville characterize political parties?
(a) As unnecessary and evil.
(b) As unnecessary and good.
(c) As necessary and good.
(d) As necessary but evil.

4. What is one of the branches of government?
(a) House of Representatives.
(b) Legislative.
(c) Senate.
(d) President.

5. In de Tocqueville's analysis, sovereignty flows in what direction?
(a) From the people to the military.
(b) From the federal government to the state.
(c) From the state to the people.
(d) From the people to the state.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What feeds on ignorance, according to the Puritans' religious views?

3. Who gets the powers not enumerated to the federal government?

4. What year was de Tocqueville's voyage to the United States?

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

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