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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume 2, Part 2: Chapter 10-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In a democracy, people take a special interest in the affairs of the state in order to do what?
(a) Be one of the people in power.
(b) Participate in power and its outcomes.
(c) Participate in the political process.
(d) Obtain a political position.

2. In a monarchic regime, political positions and the bulk of the wealth are reserved for whom?
(a) The members of the aristocratic minority.
(b) The members of the aristocratic majority.
(c) The members of the monarchy and their friends.
(d) The members of the monarchy.

3. Materialism and _______ are part of the consequences of a perceived equality of conditions.
(a) Egoism.
(b) Intellectualism.
(c) Mediocrity.
(d) Perseverance.

4. Political associations exist at the national level and are most effective at what level?
(a) The local level.
(b) The township level.
(c) The state level.
(d) The national level.

5. What is one of the branches of government?
(a) House of Representatives.
(b) Senate.
(c) Legislative.
(d) President.

Short Answer Questions

1. Cupidity means what?

2. How is scientific research being driven in America at the time de Tocqueville is observing American democracy?

3. De Tocqueville believes that the democratic writer has less to write about, but the writings are ________, when compared to aristocratic writings.

4. In America, de Tocqueville observes that _____________ links the aristocrat and the workman.

5. Political associations bring together whom?

(see the answer key)

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