DBQ: Aristotle's Best Constitution
Read attached document and answer the questions in your notes using complete sentences
Title: In Search of the Best Constitution (From Politics)
- What does a right constitution serve, what does a wrong constitution serve?
- According to Aristotle, when is kingship “good” and when can a king become a tyrant?
- Why did Aristotle favor rule by the aristocracy?
- Why did Aristotle think democracy was dangerous and what did he say about demagogues?
- What positive statement does he make about democracy?
- What did Aristotle think was the best constitution?