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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. According to de Tocqueville, equality can enable what?
(a) Power.
(b) Hope.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) Freedom.

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

3. Democratic regimes value prosperity over what?
(a) Brilliance.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Change.
(d) Contributions.

4. According to de Tocqueville, in America men obey what?
(a) God.
(b) Secular authority.
(c) Justice and laws.
(d) Divine authority.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In de Tocqueville's observations, compared to European legislation, American legislation is what?

3. In a democracy, people take a special interest in the affairs of the state in order to do what?

4. De Tocqueville believes that Americans have little means of discussing opinions outside the range of those entertained by whom?

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

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