Citizens Quote by Aristotle
“When the citizens at large administer the state for the common interest, the government is called by the generic name - a constitution.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Politics, Book III, 4th century BC
A government run by the people for collective benefit is defined as a constitution.
In simple terms: People governing for common good is a constitution.
Key Takeaway
Promote inclusive civic participation.
Themes
politics
governance
citizenship
Mood
reflective
optimistic
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- local councils
- community budgeting
- public referenda
- participatory budgeting
Key Concepts
social contract
democracy
collective interest
Questions to Reflect On
- How can minorities be protected in a constitutional system?
- What mechanisms ensure genuine common interest?
A Different Perspective
May ignore minority rights if majority dominates.
