Question

Which line from the text provides evidence that the author is comparing and contrasting the ideas of Plato and Aristotle?

“Many of the framers at Philadelphia had studied and understood Plato’s and Aristotle’s political philosophies.”
“A few years after losing the war with Sparta, Athens put the 70-year-old Socrates on trial for not accepting the gods of Athens.”
“The Constitution further limits the powers of the government by listing its powers: The government may not exercise any power beyond those listed.”
“Like Plato, Aristotle, wrote extensively on the subjects of tyranny and the rule of law.”

Answer 1

“Like Plato, Aristotle, wrote extensively on the subjects of tyranny and the rule of law.”

This line explicitly compares Aristotle to Plato by using "Like Plato," showing the author's comparison of their ideas.