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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. Freedom of the press is described as what type of weapon?
(a) Two-edged sword.
(b) Mace.
(c) Dagger.
(d) Cleaver.

2. According to de Tocqueville, freedom cannot be what?
(a) Measured.
(b) Felt.
(c) Understood.
(d) Explained.

3. What kind of impact does the American press have on its people?
(a) Large.
(b) Huge.
(c) Medium.
(d) Small.

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

5. Compared to the European system, de Tocqueville says the America court system is what?
(a) Mild.
(b) Powerless.
(c) Small.
(d) Meek.

Short Answer Questions

1. What deals with the affairs of the people and is bound to be turbulent and uncertain?

2. The right of political association originally came from where?

3. What type of regime did de Tocqueville study in America?

4. In de Tocqueville's observations, what is something the federal government is allowed to do?

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

(see the answer key)

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