Based on the text, Aristotle emphasizes the importance of fulfilling contracts and recognizing the state’s authority over the tyrant’s. This suggests he valued the rule of law as a fundamental principle for a successful democracy. Therefore, the political principle Aristotle believed was MOST important for a successful democracy is the rule of law.
Read the text. Then answer the question that follows. When a democracy arises out of an aristocracy or a tyranny ...some persons then refuse to fulfill their contracts, as if the right to receive the money was in the tyrant and not in the state. -Aristotle, Politics Based on the text , which political principle did Aristotle believe was MOST important for a successful democracy ? (1 point ) checks and balances the rule of law separation of powers strong aristocracy
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