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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. Who is the translator in this edition of of Aristotle's "Politics?"

2. The philosopher says that there are different _______ involved in farming and law-making.

3. What does Aristotle think is the solution to crime?

4. Democracy is a corruption of what?

5. According to Aristotle, what is the form of government found in families?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What are focal points in creating a constitution?

4. Who are the guardians?

5. What is an oligarchy?

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

7. What makes a democracy corrupt for Aristotle?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Aristotle define equality? What does Aristotle think a city-state needs to do in order to establish equality? Does Aristotle think equality is good or bad for a city state? Use Aristotle's examples from the text in support of your answer.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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