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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume 2, Part 3: Chapter 1-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Under aristocratic regimes, privileges are set by what?
(a) Family.
(b) Blood.
(c) Birth.
(d) Relationships.

2. In America, citizens have a right to what kind of associations?
(a) Unlimited.
(b) Restricted.
(c) Free.
(d) Political.

3. What kind of impact does the American press have on its people?
(a) Large.
(b) Huge.
(c) Small.
(d) Medium.

4. What requires years of hard and dedicated work before yielding a profit?
(a) Writing.
(b) Investment.
(c) Agriculture.
(d) Scholarly works.

5. What acts as a catalyst for the opinions and desires of the people?
(a) Political associations.
(b) Opinion.
(c) Elected officials.
(d) Newspapers.

Short Answer Questions

1. The desire for immediate gratification led the people of America to what?

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

3. De Tocqueville observes that, while traveling outside their own country, Americans tend to travel with signs associated with _______________?

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

5. Democracy counters individualism by insuring that common good is understood as what?

(see the answer key)

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