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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Additional Characteristics of the State & the Role of the Philosopher in the State.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Democracy is a corruption of what?
(a) Monarchy.
(b) Polity.
(c) Communal rule.
(d) Oligarchy.

2. According to Aristotle, what kinds of attitudes lead to factions?
(a) Arrogant.
(b) Angry.
(c) Contemptuous.
(d) Militant.

3. Aristotle says that democracies mistakenly assume that equality in one area means what?
(a) Inequality in others.
(b) Universal equality.
(c) Inequality of property rights.
(d) Equality of social standing.

4. Aristotle thinks that the craftsman who tries to make laws will do what?
(a) Make good laws.
(b) Make bad laws.
(c) Not care about his duties.
(d) Ask to be released.

5. Aristotle says that popular kings are protect by what?
(a) The military.
(b) Their own subjects.
(c) The rule of law.
(d) Justice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aristotle quotes Socrates as saying a man should have enough property to do what?

2. According to Aristotle, what will be greatest amongst those of superior intellect and character?

3. What is the basic unit of society for Aristotle?

4. Aristotle says that the poor are commonly left out of serving as government officials because they are not threatened with ______ for not participating.

5. Aristotle says that a king should be highly what, towards his subjects?

(see the answer key)

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