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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. According to Aristotle, the end in a democracy is the best interests of whom?

2. Aristotle explains that in the Greek city-states, more than one type of what has been used?

3. Aristotle believes that anyone who is found with exceptionally high virtue will be encouraged to be what?

4. What, according to Aristotle, is the top cause of crime?

5. Aristotle believes that the ruler must have the virtue of being able to create the desired result, which is defined as what?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is an aristocracy?

4. What is the difference between a democracy and a polity?

5. How, if there are problems with the father's leadership, will the son suffer throughout his life?

6. What are the two arguments relating to force and justice as Aristotle presents them?

7. What are focal points in creating a constitution?

8. What is the story of Thales of Miletus?

9. What is Aristotle's definition of a constitution?

10. What happened to "The Politics" upon Aristotle's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

According to Aristotle, what leads to the overthrow of a government, and how can this be presented? Use Aristotle's examples to help explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Using the text to support your reasoning, explain what Aristotle thinks is the primary unit of society and what importance that unit has.

Essay Topic 3

How does Aristotle define justice? What is justice in a state? Cite the text to support your answer.

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