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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Preservation of Oligarchies.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Aristotle, the end in a democracy is the best interests of whom?
(a) The rich.
(b) The middle class.
(c) The individual.
(d) The poor.

2. This is the type of constitution that is the very best possible constitution that can be applied within a real, live city-state or other state.
(a) Just and logical.
(b) Typical situation.
(c) Common sense.
(d) Best-fit for the facts.

3. The philosopher says that there are different _______ involved in farming and law-making.
(a) Tasks.
(b) Emotions.
(c) Virtues.
(d) Skills.

4. This type of constitution is not limited by actual conditions and is not required to function in practice.
(a) Descriptive.
(b) Unique.
(c) Promissory.
(d) Ideal.

5. The issues most closely connected with occurrences of civil strife are education, preparation for adulthood, and the distribution of property, and what?
(a) Honors.
(b) Resources.
(c) Government money.
(d) Political authority.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aristotle says that to treat people who act on behaviors which cause crime, they should pursue and study what?

2. Aristotle believes that in an oligarchy, the oligarchs come from where?

3. Aristotle believes that a society in which the members choose to obey laws will be what type of society?

4. Aristotle says that a government will have problems when more of its people are interested in profit than in what?

5. Aristotle believes that people should be trained for what?

(see the answer key)

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