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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume 1, Chapter 14-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Democratic regimes value what over heroism?
(a) Common sense.
(b) Acts of engagement.
(c) Patriotism.
(d) Habits of peace.

2. Cupidity means what?
(a) A strong desire, normally for participation.
(b) A strong desire, normally for achievement.
(c) A strong desire, normally for wealth.
(d) A strong desire, normally for material things.

3. In de Tocqueville's observations, the patriotism of Americans is more akin to cupidity than to what?
(a) A sense of requirement.
(b) A sense of country.
(c) A sense of obligation.
(d) A sense of duty or pride.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Aristocratic regimes in Europe put the wealth into the hands of whom?

2. A democracy will not purposely legislate against the good of its what?

3. Democratic regimes value prosperity over what?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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