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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. In a monarchy, what is as volatile as the perceived superiority of the state?
(a) Patriotism.
(b) Commitment.
(c) Partisanship.
(d) Loyalty.

2. To an American writer, the individuals and events are related how?
(a) They rely on each other.
(b) They are independent of each other.
(c) They are interrelated, although not dependent on each other.
(d) They are dependent on each other.

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

4. The New World is considered to be what, geographically, to the rest of the world?
(a) To the East.
(b) To the West.
(c) Isolated.
(d) Nearby.

5. In what does de Tocqueville say American writers find poetry?
(a) Passion.
(b) The mundane.
(c) The nation.
(d) Intellect.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. De Tocqueville compares equality to what weapon?

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

4. In de Tocqueville's observations, aristocratic societies make countless _____________ available between man and God.

5. The balancing act that the three branches of government perform on each other is referred to as what?

(see the answer key)

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