According to Aristotle, which of these is the least desirable form of government?
a. Aristocracy
b. Democracy
c. Kingship
d. Polity
Q. 2Which pair of questions did Aristotle ask when creating his categories of government types?
a. Who is in charge? How selfishly do they govern?
b. Who is in charge? How fairly are they chosen?
c. How powerful is the state? How are the leaders educated?
d. How powerful is the state? How do leaders maintain order?
Q. 3Plato's ideal city would include which of these modern-sounding elements?
a. Universal health care
b. Universal employment
c. Universal suffrage
d. Universal education
Q. 4According to Plato, the vast majority of people in society seek _______.
a. glory
b. liberty
c. money
d. truth
Q. 5According to Plato, a just city would be ruled by _______.
a. gentleman-scholars
b. elected representatives
c. a council of elders
d. philosopher-kings
Q. 6Aristotle would most likely have labeled which of these as perverted?
a. A one-party state that allows anyone in society to become a party member
b. A democracy with a high level of competition among different interest groups
c. A socialist government that enacts policies aimed at benefiting the working class
d. A monarchy with a ruler who balances the interests of the various segments of society
Q. 7The word politics comes from a word meaning ________.
a. pertaining to the people
b. pertaining to the city
c. pertaining to the country
d. pertaining to freedom