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Question 8 • United States Government

Read the quotation from the Greek philosopher Aristotle. [A] state which becomes progressively more and more a unity will cease to be a state at all. Plurality of numbers is natural in a state; and the further it moves away from plurality towards unity, the less of a state it becomes . Aristotle believed that the citizens of a successful state must

Answer
A
share the same beliefs.
B
hold annual elections.
C
allow for a diversity of opinions.
D
follow the leadership of a dictator.

Explanation

Aristotle says a state needs “plurality,” meaning it should include differences rather than become completely uniform. Therefore, citizens in a successful state must allow for a diversity of opinions. The quotation does not say that everyone should share the same beliefs or follow a dictator.

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