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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 that a judicial system is one arm of the government of every state. He calls the judicial system what?

3. Oligarchies, according to Aristotle, believe that inequalities of wealth indicate what?

4. Aristotle says that the most important factor is that the _______ supports the style of government.

5. According to Aristotle, what will be greatest amongst those of superior intellect and character?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Aristotle think that political factions emerge?

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

3. What is the purpose of a communal meal?

4. What kind of law does a good monarch adhere to?

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

6. How does education support the government?

7. How does Aristotle define melodies?

8. What is the sign of a healthy state for Aristotle?

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

10. What is a representation issue where factions might occur?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is a regime according to Aristotle? How does a regime function? What are the specific characteristics of a democratic regime?

Essay Topic 2

What is the virtue of a city-state for Aristotle? How is this similar to, or different from, what Aristotle believes is the virtue of a person? Support your answer with examples from the text.

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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