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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume 2, Part 1: Chapter 1-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who gets the powers not enumerated to the federal government?
(a) The judiciary.
(b) The townships.
(c) The people.
(d) The states.

3. On what type of sovereignty does democracy rely?
(a) Absolute.
(b) Minority.
(c) Partial.
(d) Majority.

4. How long did de Tocqueville stay in the united States?
(a) Six months.
(b) A year and a half.
(c) Nine months.
(d) One year.

5. In de Tocqueville's observations, what is something the federal government is allowed to do?
(a) Tax.
(b) Create infrastructure.
(c) Manage education.
(d) Manage health care.

Short Answer Questions

1. By excluding minorities from power, what does de Tocqueville believe will happen?

2. According to de Tocqueville, the population of America is typically oblivious to the development of what?

3. De Tocqueville observed that Americans like to explain everything as a result of human what?

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

5. Religion and politics do what, in American life?

(see the answer key)

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