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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume 2, Part 2: Chapter 1-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When American writers exaggerate the importance of a subject, de Tocqueville says it gets lost in what?
(a) The clouds.
(b) Space.
(c) Oblivion.
(d) The world.

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

4. Civil associations are often born out of what?
(a) National political associations.
(b) Multi-state political associations.
(c) Local political associations.
(d) State-level political associations.

5. De Tocqueville believes that Americans have little means of discussing opinions outside the range of those entertained by whom?
(a) The ruling class.
(b) Those in political power.
(c) The vocal minority.
(d) The majority.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is an essential tool for maintaining liberty?

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

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

4. Democratic regimes value prosperity over what?

5. Materialism and _______ are part of the consequences of a perceived equality of conditions.

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