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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. 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) The minority will revolt against the majority.
(d) A new type of democratic rule will emerge.

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

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

4. According to de Tocqueville, in Europe men obey what?
(a) Justice.
(b) Laws.
(c) God.
(d) Men.

5. De Tocqueville observes that judges are not elected, but are what?
(a) Endowed.
(b) Installed.
(c) Appointed.
(d) Called.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When can a judge refuse to enforce a law?

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

5. De Tocqueville believes that there must be complete freedom of what?

(see the answer key)

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