1. Population: Characteristics of Aristotle's Ideal State
He is in favor of the small population for his ideal state. According to him, a too-large population will create a governance crisis. Moreover, if the population is large, the people will not able to meet and know each other. Therefore the population should be small enough that they may able to meet in an open place and make policies for themselves.
2. Territory: Characteristics of Aristotle's Ideal State
He suggests a moderate size of territory for his ideal state. A too-large state will find it difficult to enforce its laws. Too small a state will hardly defend itself.
3. Geographic location: Characteristics of Aristotle's Ideal State
So far as the location of the state is concerned, both military and commercial advantages must be considered. The ideal state must not be landlocked. It must have access to the sea. If the state is situated near the sea, import and export will be improved and hence it will lead toward economic prosperity. However, it should not be too close to the sea because it will vulnerable to attack and the naval personnel will be excluded from the body politics.
4. Education: Characteristics of Aristotle's Ideal State
Like Plato, Aristotle also suggests a state-controlled education system. It must be common to all citizens. Education will develop the capacities and abilities of every individual. According to him, a good system of education should be designed to produce good citizens.
5. Division of society: Characteristics of Aristotle's Ideal State
He says that two kinds of people generally inhabit the state i.e. the full citizens and slaves. Moreover, he has of the opinion that six distinct services must be performed in the state: agriculture, arts and crafts, defense, religion, and government. The slaves will perform the first three functions and the citizens will perform the remaining three. Likewise, among the citizens, the youngsters will perform defense duty; the middle ages will perform the administrative functions and the old will look after the religious affairs.
6. Property: Characteristics of Aristotle's Ideal State
Unlike Plato, he is not against the possession of some property by the rulers.
7. Constitution: Characteristics of Aristotle's Ideal State
He believes in the constitution. According to him, a good constitution can adjust itself to changing circumstances. If such a constitution is available there will be political stability in the state.
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