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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. Absolute monarchs are trusted completely by their subjects until what?

2. One of the constitutions that Aristotle studies, by name, is a constitution made by whom?

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

4. The first known translation of "Politics" after Aristotle's death was into what language?

5. Aristotle believes that it is possible for a good state to be governed by a monarch that is what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What did Plato feel about women and why?

3. How did Aristotle become famous in the modern world?

4. Why does Aristotle believe that territory is one of the basics of what makes a state?

5. What is the story of Thales of Miletus?

6. Who are the guardians?

7. What is an aristocracy?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are Aristotle's 5 categories for the role of the state, and how does he justify the state being involved in each area? To what goal is the state involved? Cite Aristotle's work to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

What is Aristotle's definition of the best state? What qualities does it have? What does it do? Support your answer with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

According to Aristotle, what is the most important task of anyone in the role of "politician?" What are they supposed to do and how are they supposed to act? How is this linked to the purpose of the city-state? Support your answer with examples from Aristotle.

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