The best description of the ideal from Plato’s The Republic that inspired future Western governments is "a government headed by pairs of philosopher-kings advised by elected citizen councils." In The Republic, Plato envisions a ruling class of philosopher-kings who possess wisdom and virtue, who would be best suited to govern for the common good, along with the involvement of citizens in councils to ensure a system of governance that reflects rational and just principles.
Which best describes the ideal from Plato’s The Republic that inspired future Western governments? (1 point) Responses a government that offers all citizens opportunities to participate in governing a government that offers all citizens opportunities to participate in governing a state that regulates every aspect of citizens’ lives in their best interests a state that regulates every aspect of citizens’ lives in their best interests a government headed by pairs of philosopher-kings advised by elected citizen councils a government headed by pairs of philosopher-kings advised by elected citizen councils a state that forms a classless society guarded by highly educated soldier-citizens a state that forms a classless society guarded by highly educated soldier-citizens
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