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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. What is one of the best safeguards against potential tyranny of the majority in America?
(a) The press.
(b) The balance of power.
(c) The judicial system.
(d) The media.

2. The right of political association originally came from where?
(a) England.
(b) France.
(c) Colonists.
(d) Puritans.

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

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

5. The people in a democracy instinctively acknowledge that the interest of the many is more valuable than that of whom?
(a) The wealthy.
(b) The monarchy.
(c) A small but active minority.
(d) A privileged few.

Short Answer Questions

1. Democratic regimes will value general well-being over what?

2. Democratic regimes value what over heroism?

3. What is one of the branches of government?

4. Democratic regimes value prosperity over what?

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

(see the answer key)

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