Democratic Challenges

What was the impact of Athenian democracy on political thought among aristocratic elites?

• It resulted in the acceptance of democracy as the best system.

• It had no impact on political thought.

• It caused a surge in political thought as elites sought better systems.

• It led to the decline of political thought.

How is the Western tradition of political thought connected to Athenian texts?

• It is partly rooted in texts from Athens.

• It is entirely based on Roman texts.

• It is unrelated to Athenian texts.

• It is based on modern political theories.

What was the outcome when the 'better sort of people' took over in Athens?

• They made a mess of the governance.

• They were not allowed to take over.

• They maintained the status quo.

• They improved the governance significantly.

What question arises from the failure of aristocratic rule in Athens?

• Should Athens be abandoned?

• Is dictatorship a viable option?

• Should monarchy be reinstated?

• Is democracy the best possible system?

What has the debate about the best political system fueled?

• The decline of political thought.

• The end of political debates.

• The acceptance of monarchy.

• A continuous exploration of political ideas.