Exam 16: Classification of Political Systems

According to the classical typology,a regime in which a few rule in their own private interest,and who exploit the majority,is called_______________.

For Plato and Aristotle,the question of who rules was less important than how rule was conducted,so the rule of the majority-what we might call democracy-was not necessarily a good thing.

According to the classical typology,an oligarchy is a regime in which a few rule in their own interest.

Explain the distinction in the classical typology between lawful and lawless government.

Which term did Aristotle use to refer to a system in which one person rules for the common good?

Plato was the first philosopher-king.