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

2. In de Tocqueville's observations, compared to European legislation, American legislation is what?
(a) Ineffective.
(b) Complicated.
(c) Inefficient.
(d) Unclear.

3. One drawback of equality of social conditions is an increase in what?
(a) Individualism.
(b) Association.
(c) Freedom.
(d) Knowledge.

4. A democracy will not purposely legislate against the good of its what?
(a) Voters.
(b) People.
(c) Majority.
(d) Minority.

5. By excluding minorities from power, what does de Tocqueville believe will happen?
(a) The foundations of the Constitution will be violated.
(b) A new type of democratic rule will emerge.
(c) The foundation of democracy will be endangered.
(d) The minority will revolt against the majority.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is considered a member of the aristocratic class in America?

2. Under aristocratic regimes, privileges are set by what?

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

4. When were the first colonies established?

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

(see the answer key)

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