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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. What does Aristotle want in the city center?

2. Aristotle says there should be a court set up, specifically, to deal with what?

3. For Aristotle, a segment of the population is given what term?

4. Aristotle says that the Lacedaemonians have a form of communal care for the young, which is called what?

5. According to Aristotle, what kinds of attitudes lead to factions?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are kings and tyrants similar?

2. What questions does Aristotle want answered about the courts in each state?

3. How does Aristotle define melodies?

4. What does Aristotle think about the vulnerability of monarchies to tyranny?

5. What is a statement that describes the belief about equality in an oligarchy?

6. What does Aristotle mean when he says "taking turns at ruling?"

7. Why do oligarchs tend to come from the wealthy?

8. Why does Aristotle think that political factions emerge?

9. For Aristotle, what does it mean to live in the manner of one's choosing?

10. How does education support the government?

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

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

What is fractionalization? How does it occur and how can it be prevented? Use Aristotle's ideas to explain your answer.

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