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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume 2, Part 1: Chapter 13-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is an essential tool for maintaining liberty?
(a) Freedom of religion.
(b) Protection of the First Amendment.
(c) Protection of the press.
(d) Freedom of the press.

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

4. Instead of being driven by man, events--according to a democratic writer--are driven by what?
(a) Fate or irresistable forces.
(b) Providence or sheer necessity.
(c) Providence or irresistible forces.
(d) Fate or sheer necessity.

5. De Tocqueville compares equality to what weapon?
(a) A spear.
(b) A bow and arrow.
(c) A double-edged sword.
(d) A dagger.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Equality among people triggers innovation and intellectual what, in de Tocqueville's observations?

3. According to de Tocqueville, in America men obey what?

4. Of what does de Tocqueville state that the United States does not produce a valuable body?

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

(see the answer key)

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