Aristotle and Democracy

Based on our reading, What is Aristotle known for?

• For his writings on democracy

• his position in Government where he fought for democracy

• For being born 384 BCE

• For writing against democracy

What book did Aristotle write?

Democracy comes from two Greek words ​ (a)   , which means ​ (b)   and ​ (c)   which means ​ (d)   .

• demos
• People
• Strength
• Kratia
• power
• rich
• citizen
• historians
• politics

Match the forms of government with definition.

• Rule by 1 person, King or Queen.

• Monarchy

• Rule by group of wealthy

• Democracy

• Citizens vote and rule

• Tyranny

• Rule by 1 cruel master

• Oligarchy

According to Aristotle, A citizen...

• Does not need to follow the law.

• Shares responsibilities in government.

• Creates their own rules.

• Is able to do whatever they want.

Aristotle believes that everyone is ​ (a)   , and everyone should be allowed ​ (b)  

• equal
• vote.
• lead
• different
• bad
• thinks
• judge

Aristotle believed that a society would benefit by having some voices heard.

• True

• False

What did Aristotle believe about democracy?

• Democracy is the worst form of government.

• Democracy allows citizens to have a say in decision-making.

• Democracy should only be practiced by a select few.

• Democracy is a form of government that excludes citizens.

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Why did Aristotle support democracy?

• Because it allowed for the concentration of power in the hands of a few individuals.

• Because it promoted inequality, and oppression .

• Because it ensured the fair distribution of power among the people.

• Because it encouraged citizen participation in decision-making.

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What does democracy promote according to Aristotle?

• Freedom of speech

• Equality and political participation

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

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