The Democracy Debate

What is the meaning of the word "democracy"?

• A king rules all

• government by the people

• vote for what you want

• a series of rulers

The United States is a democratic republic.

• True

• False

What does the word "philosopher" mean?

• a young teacher

• a very old person

• a person without wisdom

• lover of wisdom

Socrates was known as a philosopher.

• True

• False

Who did Plato study with?

• Socrates

• Cicero

• Aristotle

• American Presidents

What was the title of Plat's book?

• Think, think, think

• The Republic

• Growing the Mind

• Vote for Me, Vote for All

Which of the following was NOT a section of hierarchy of groups?

• Philosopher Kings

• Soldiers

• Artists

• Producers of Goods and Services

Who is the best known Roman philosopher?

• Cicero

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Socrates

Cicero believed a mixed government was the best form of government.

• True

• False

What was the title of Cicero's book?

• On the Republic

• The Republic

• Philosophers Stone

• A story of thought