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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Legals structures, like constitutions, are starting points for what?

2. Aristotle says that those who write constitutions are statesmen, philosophers and what?

3. When Aristotle explains the family, he does it with relation to what?

4. Absolute monarchs are people whose rule is very much like what?

5. Aristotle gives what name to the people who own crops and livestock?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the only motivation Aristotle allows for in placing someone above the law?

2. Why does Aristotle define the economic practices of the non-Greeks as exchange?

3. What is one reason there are several introductions to this book?

4. What are focal points in creating a constitution?

5. What does Aristotle believe that people should be trained for?

6. What is an oligarchy?

7. How does a correct constitution lead to a just society, according to Aristotle?

8. What is one reason Aristotle advocates for permanent rulership?

9. What does Aristotle believe will happen to a man who has high virtue?

10. What is Aristotle's definition of the rational?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Which does Aristotle like better: elections, lotteries, or appointments? Why? What are the positive and negatives of each? Cite examples from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

What is fractionalization? How does it occur and how can it be prevented? Use Aristotle's ideas to explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Why is Aristotle concerned about the danger of power being abused? What are his recommendations for preventing the abuse of power in various situations?

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