Your response to this assignment should be roughly 750 words in length, typed, and in Word or PDF format, double spaced. The quality of the writing, to the extent that it interferes with my ability to understand what you say, will be taken into consideration in the grade. You are expected to use quotations and paraphrases from the text(s) under consideration; these must be cited properly with a page number. Failure to give a reference corresponding to a quotation will figure in the grade assigned. The written work must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. via the Canvas Assignment page. I will endeavor to return your assignment to you as rapidly as possible (normally within one week to 10 days) with my comments and feedback.

Construct a response to ONE of the following questions:

 Why does Cicero regard the mixed constitution of the Roman Republic to be the best form of government? Adopting the viewpoint of the Politics, would Aristotle agree with Cicero’s evaluation that Rome’s mixed constitution was indeed ideal? Why or why not? Be sure to frame your response with direct reference to the writings of both authors.

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– You are expected to use quotations and paraphrases from the text under consideration; these must be cited properly with a page number.
– Details about the Readings;
-From the Politics by Aristotle pdf, (pp. 52-201) are the only pages information should come from.
– One of the readings (Cicero, De Republica, Books 1-3) I could not find in the pdf form but here is the link: http://www.attalus.org/translate/republic1a.html