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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. De Tocqueville characterizes the relationship between politics and religion as what?
(a) Opposites who need each other.
(b) Opposites who do not need each other.
(c) Similar ideas that can be incorporated together.
(d) Similar ideas, and so they must be kept separate.

2. By excluding minorities from power, what does de Tocqueville believe will happen?
(a) The minority will revolt against the majority.
(b) The foundation of democracy will be endangered.
(c) The foundations of the Constitution will be violated.
(d) A new type of democratic rule will emerge.

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

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

5. Who gets the powers not enumerated to the federal government?
(a) The townships.
(b) The people.
(c) The judiciary.
(d) The states.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to de Tocqueville, in Europe men obey what?

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

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

4. According to de Tocqueville, in America men obey what?

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

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