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WorksheetsPoliSci Ch3
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 16mins
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
What is the main idea of social contract theory?
Kings are chosen by God
Governments exist with the consent of the people
All power comes from military strength
Laws are passed only by religious leaders
What should happen if a government fails to protect rights?
Citizens must stay loyal
A new religion should be adopted
Citizens have the right to revolt
The king must be replaced by a queen
What rights did Locke believe governments must protect?
Wealth and fame
Life, liberty, and property
Religion and war
Military and taxes
What political system is most influenced by Locke’s ideas?
Monarchy
Parliamentary democracy
Dictatorship
Theocracy
What is the main force that shapes history according to Marx?
Religion
Climate change
Class struggle
Wars
Who are the bourgeoisie in Marx’s theory?
Priests
Wealthy capitalists
Soldiers
Working class
What problem did Marx see with capitalism?
It made too many laws
It exploited workers and created inequality
It increased literacy
It supported women’s rights
What is the goal of a communist revolution in Marx’s view?
More businesses
Equal wealth and classless society
New taxes
More kings
Which event reflected Marx’s ideas of worker revolution?
Fall of Rome
Russian Revolution (1917)
U.S. Civil War
Magna Carta
What is a key difference between The Nicomachean Ethics and The Politics?
One focuses on virtue, the other on governance
Both are about warfare
Both focus on ethics only
One was written by Plato
Why did Aristotle believe life outside the polis was limited?
It had more freedom
It was richer
It lacked the chance to develop morally and socially
It was too democratic
What did Aristotle believe should govern the state?
The military
Popular opinion
Rule of law through a constitution
Wealth
What historical period most influenced Machiavelli’s writing?
Middle Ages
Renaissance
Enlightenment
Industrial Revolution
Why did Machiavelli write The Prince?
To support religion
To guide rulers on gaining and keeping power
To explain democracy
To teach ethics
Which of the following would Machiavelli most likely support?
A king who tells the truth always
A ruler who lets the people vote
A leader who uses fear to control
A spiritual leader
What is popular sovereignty according to Locke?
Rule by military
Power comes from the people
Rule by the Church
Rule by nobles
What role did Locke assign to legislatures?
Religious guidance
Enforcing monarchy
Creating fair laws that reflect the people’s will
Giving orders to the army
Locke’s ideas directly influenced which major event?
Fall of the Berlin Wall
French Revolution
American Revolution
World War I
According to Marx, how are workers “alienated”?
They do not vote
They don’t own the wealth they help create
They live in rural areas
They are part of unions
Marx believed that history is mainly a record of:
Religious awakenings
War between countries
Conflict between economic classes
Technological progress
Which of the following best describes Marx’s view of a communist society?
Rule by one leader
Equal religion
No class divisions, shared wealth
One global government
