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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 feeds on ignorance, according to the Puritans' religious views?
(a) Aristocracy.
(b) The devil.
(c) Stupidity.
(d) Democracy.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. By excluding minorities from power, what does de Tocqueville believe will happen?

3. In de Tocqueville's analysis, sovereignty flows in what direction?

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

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

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