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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume 1, Chapter 6-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When were the first colonies established?
(a) Early 1700s.
(b) Early 1500s.
(c) Early 1600s.
(d) Early 1900s.

2. Who gets the powers not enumerated to the federal government?
(a) The judiciary.
(b) The people.
(c) The townships.
(d) The states.

3. In de Tocqueville's analysis, sovereignty flows in what direction?
(a) From the state to the people.
(b) From the people to the state.
(c) From the people to the military.
(d) From the federal government to the state.

4. What is one of the two important tools of American democracy?
(a) Spoken words.
(b) Printed media.
(c) Political media.
(d) Televised media.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What deals with the affairs of the people and is bound to be turbulent and uncertain?

2. After what event was the sovereignty of the people codified in law?

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

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

5. How long did de Tocqueville stay in the united States?

(see the answer key)

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