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Question #: 54
Topic #: 1
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In his politics, Aristotle characterizes Platos support of collectivism as ________ and _________ the unity of the city; not only would it be difficult to institute and enforce, but the absence of private property would lead to bickering among the citizens.

  • A. commendable . . deleterious to
  • B. controversial . . essential to
  • C. impractical . . detrimental to
  • D. divisive . . indifferent toward
  • E. unattainable . . supportive of
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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️
The two words in this answer choice nicely paraphrase the two points made later in the sentence: "impractical" = "difficult to institute," and "detrimental to . . . unity"
="lead[ing] to bickering"

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