Question

Read the excerpt form Plato's Republic. Then answer the questions that follow. Having got rid of foreign enemies, [the tyrant] makes himself necessary to the State by always going to war. He is thus enabled to depress the poor by heavy taxes, and so keep them at work; and he can get rid of bolder spirits by handing them over to the enemy. According to Plato, how are tyrants able to maintain power? Select all that apply. (2 points) Responses They use taxation to oppress the population. They use taxation to oppress the population. They provide jobs so the population is happy. They provide jobs so the population is happy. They distribute land to the poor to gain their support. They distribute land to the poor to gain their support. They use war to rid themselves of political opponents. They use war to rid themselves of political opponents. They build public works to distract people from problems.

Answer 1

According to Plato in the excerpt from Republic, tyrants are able to maintain power primarily through the following methods:

1. They use taxation to oppress the population.
2. They use war to rid themselves of political opponents.

The other options regarding providing jobs, distributing land, and building public works are not supported by the excerpt provided.