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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. When can a judge refuse to enforce a law?
(a) When they do not agree with the law.
(b) When the law in unconstitutional.
(c) When the people they are representing do not like the law.
(d) When they do not like the law.

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

3. De Tocqueville believes that the democratic writer has less to write about, but the writings are ________, when compared to aristocratic writings.
(a) Of greater volume.
(b) Of greater subjects.
(c) Of greater need.
(d) Of greater importance.

4. De Tocqueville observed that Americans like to explain everything as a result of human what?
(a) Innovation.
(b) Pride.
(c) Bravery.
(d) Intelligence.

5. In de Tocqueville's analysis, sovereignty flows in what direction?
(a) From the people to the state.
(b) From the people to the military.
(c) From the federal government to the state.
(d) From the state to the people.

Short Answer Questions

1. Freedom of the press is described as what type of weapon?

2. Because of the generally accepted principle of equality among Americans, according to de Tocqueville they are less likely to accept what?

3. The right of political association originally came from where?

4. The American historian holds individuals accountable for what?

5. What kind of regime did the people of France and England live in?

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