PoliSci Ch3

What did Aristotle mean by saying humans are “political animals”?

• Humans naturally live in groups and need communities

• Humans always follow leaders

• Humans only care about survival

• Humans are too aggressive for peace

What was Aristotle’s ideal form of human association?

• The tribe

• The empire

• The polis (city-state)

• The military

Who did Aristotle not consider a citizen?

• Landowners

• Soldiers

• Slaves, women, and manual workers

• Philosophers

What did Aristotle believe about a constitution?

• It was not necessary

• It only benefited kings

• It defined the identity of a state

• It was written by military leaders

What risk did Aristotle see in absolute democracy?

• Not enough voting

• Mob rule by uninformed citizens

• Too much power for kings

• Everyone would become poor

According to Aristotle, what causes revolutions?

• Religious conflict

• Wars with other countries

• Extreme inequality and injustice

• Bad weather

What is the main message in Machiavelli’s book The Prince?

• Leaders must use any means to gain and keep power

• Kings should retire young

• Morality is more important than power

• All leaders must be religious

What did Machiavelli believe about human nature?

• Humans are naturally kind

• Humans are weak and fearful

• Humans are selfish and self-interested

• Humans are always moral

What phrase is most linked to Machiavelli?

• One vote, one voice

• The end justifies the means

• Power to the people

• Strength through peace

How did Machiavelli view the role of ethics in politics?

• Ethics should guide all actions

• Ethics should not interfere in political decisions

• Ethics is the same as law

• Ethics creates fair taxes