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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 says that the best form of constitution is one that contains elements of all the different types of government, and creates an analogy between the best constitution and what?

3. Aristotle says that territory, population, constitution, and name are the four basics of what?

4. Aristotle is opposed to rule by what?

5. Who founded the Spartan constitution?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Aristotle's cure for people who commit crimes because they need satiation and fulfillment of desires that go far beyond needs?

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

3. Who is Phaleas of Chalcedon?

4. What is the story of Thales of Miletus?

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

6. What is an oligarchy?

7. What is one virtue a political leader must have, according to Aristotle?

8. What constitutions does Aristotle survey in his book?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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

What role does education have for Aristotle? What is its importance to justice, the city-state, and the individual? Support your answer with examples from the text.

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