California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

SS 121

Quiz 3: Aristotle and Machiavelli

1)According to Aristotle, justice is

1. 1. the interest of the stronger.
   2. minding one's own business.
   3. giving equal share of everything to all.
   4. distributing privileges in proportion to contribution to the polis.
2. According to Aristotle, in order for a democracy to remain stable and long-lasting, it should
   1. Rotate offices.
   2. Spare the rich.
   3. Enforce equality.
   4. Tax the rich.
3. Aristotle believes that the best and most stable constitution is one that
   1. Has a strong and effective military.
   2. Has enough wealth to satisfy its citizens.
   3. Educates the best to rule.
   4. has a large middle class
4. According to Machiavelli, what is the best kind of army?
   1. An army of mercenaries fighting for pay
   2. An army of knights who owe their king service
   3. An army of criminals fighting for their lives
   4. An army of citizens fighting for their own city
5. When establishing rule over a newly conquered territory, the prince should
   1. Move to and live in the new territory.
   2. Lower taxes.
   3. Maintain a large occupying army.
   4. Raise taxes
6. With what should the prince be generous?
   1. With the spoils of war
   2. With the money the prince has embezzled
   3. With the prince's own money
   4. With the revenue from taxes
7. Which is best for the prince?
   1. To be feared
   2. To be hated
   3. To be loved