Which one of Plato's Five Regimes are you?
Which one of Plato's Five Regimes are you?
In the book Republic, Plato describes how a government is based on the ruling individual's soul. He then goes on to states that five types of governments(or regimes) existed, and this quiz is for fun/to categorize yourself.
In the book Republic, Plato describes how a government is based on the ruling individual's soul. He then goes on to states that five types of governments(or regimes) existed, and this quiz is for fun/to categorize yourself.
Which definition do you associate with?
How strong of a military should you have?
How much power should the government have?
War breaks out with your government, response?
Economic system?
What portion of the soul would you follow to?
*From The Republic
Have you read The Republic?
Religion?
Gender Equality?
Choose a leader.
* Readers of The Republic only*
Is monarchy part of aristocracy?
Choose a city-state.
Social Equality/Justice?
Choose a famous war.
Which regime are you thinking you will get?
Aristocracy
Aristocracy
Example: NONE
Congratulations! You resemble the ideal form of government Plato established in The Republic.
You use wisdom as your governing ideology, and believe that with merit, that power can truly be used to build a utopia. You also believe that preparedness in government is key, similar to how Plato describes how all citizens in his ideal city must train in case of conscription.
Timocracy
Timocracy
Example: Sparta
Similar to the ideal form of aristocracy that Plato describes, you believe in the expansion of your government, as your military will dominate over all others. However, you believe that the military should control all forms of life, which will eventually lead to a tyranny at some point.
Democracy
Democracy
Example: French Republic
You believe in the modern ideals of the world, as people should have the power for themselves. You also see in the power of the majority and how government must serve the people. However, your government would eventually become increasingly inefficient, as the uneducated citizens start to run for power.
Oligarchy
Oligarchy
Example: America
You believe in material goods and money. You see money/wealth as the ultimate goal of your power. Unfortunately, your city would be continuously divided on lines of rich and poor.
Tyranny
Tyranny
Example: Soviet Union
Your government would be based on the sole ruler's policies and thinking. You believe in that only one person should rule indefinitely, if he/she were qualified, but at the cost of stability. With one sole ruler, that ruler would sometimes make mistakes or eventually descend to insanity,