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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. In times of peace, what has more power than the President?
(a) Legislature.
(b) Senate.
(c) Judiciary.
(d) Executive branch.

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

3. After what event was the sovereignty of the people codified in law?
(a) Civil War.
(b) American Revolution.
(c) Boston Tea Party.
(d) Declaration of Independence.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of impact does the American press have on its people?

2. De Tocqueville characterizes the relationship between politics and religion as what?

3. Judges are accountable to what?

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

5. How does de Tocqueville characterize political parties?

(see the answer key)

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