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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. According to de Tocqueville, in Europe men obey what?
(a) God.
(b) Men.
(c) Justice.
(d) Laws.

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

3. Power is divided between what two entities in the United States?
(a) State and federal governments.
(b) The ignorant and the intelligent.
(c) Citizens and the military.
(d) State and the people.

4. According to de Tocqueville, equality can enable what?
(a) Knowledge.
(b) Hope.
(c) Power.
(d) Freedom.

5. Democratic regimes value prosperity over what?
(a) Change.
(b) Brilliance.
(c) Contributions.
(d) Intelligence.

Short Answer Questions

1. Compared to the European system, de Tocqueville says the America court system is what?

2. According to de Tocqueville, total equality of people's condition would only be possible in a society where freedom is what?

3. De Tocqueville believes that religion provides the people of America with a set of beliefs that does what?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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