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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. 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 privileged few.
(d) A small but active minority.

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

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

4. What kind of regime did the people of France and England live in?
(a) Authoritarian.
(b) Democratic.
(c) Aristocratic.
(d) Theocratic.

5. De Tocqueville believes that Americans have little means of discussing opinions outside the range of those entertained by whom?
(a) The vocal minority.
(b) The ruling class.
(c) Those in political power.
(d) The majority.

Short Answer Questions

1. Democratic regimes value prosperity over what?

2. What deals with the affairs of the people and is bound to be turbulent and uncertain?

3. In de Tocqueville's analysis, sovereignty flows in what direction?

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

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

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