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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. Freedom of the press is described as what type of weapon?
(a) Mace.
(b) Dagger.
(c) Two-edged sword.
(d) Cleaver.

2. De Tocqueville states that the aristocracy in America is different from traditional aristocracies because the members of the class do not share what?
(a) Interests.
(b) Money.
(c) Political goals.
(d) Family relationships.

3. What does de Tocqueville say religion participates in keeping the social effects of on a leash?
(a) Socialism.
(b) Capitalism.
(c) Egalitarianism.
(d) Democracy.

4. Religion and politics do what, in American life?
(a) Occupy their own space.
(b) Influence each other.
(c) Share similar characteristics.
(d) Occupy similar space.

5. According to de Tocqueville, in America men obey what?
(a) God.
(b) Divine authority.
(c) Justice and laws.
(d) Secular authority.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to de Tocqueville, freedom cannot be what?

2. Political associations bring together whom?

3. Cupidity means what?

4. De Tocqueville believes that there must be complete freedom of what?

5. Political associations combat what?

(see the answer key)

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