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

2. The balancing act that the three branches of government perform on each other is referred to as what?
(a) Opposing powers.
(b) Federalism.
(c) Freedom from tyranny.
(d) Checks and balances.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Freedom of the press is described as what type of weapon?

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

3. What year was de Tocqueville's voyage to the United States?

4. Where were the first colonies established?

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

(see the answer key)

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