Wonders U2 W2 The Democracy Debate

What is a democracy?

• Government ruled by the people.

• Government ruled by a king or queen.

• Government ruled by one person.

• Government ruled by a few rich people.

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A philosopher is a "lover of wisdom" and a person who seeks knowledge. Which of these is NOT a philosopher discussed in The Democracy Debate?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Democritus

• Aristotle

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What ideas did Socrates have about democracy?

• A few rich people should be allowed to make the laws.

• Only fair and wise individuals should be allowed to decide things.

• A king and a few common people making the decisions is best.

• Only women should be allowed to govern.

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Plato believed three different groups of people could share the responsibility of governing. Which three are the correct groups?

• Philosopher kings, Socrates, and aspiring Athenian leaders.

• Rich people, poor people, and women.

• Philosopher kings, soldiers, and producers of goods.

• Academy pupils, common people, and rich people.

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Aristotle believed in balance and moderation. Which of these was his idea about democracy?

• Everyone should be a pupil in a school called the Academy.

• Only rich people should be able to govern and poor people should have to work for them.

• Government should not restrict power from anyone.

• Combining both rich, educated people with common people will give all people a voice in society.

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