To varying degrees, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle all believed what?

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Socrates believed that only the most educated and knowledgeable individuals should be eligible to serve in government, as they would have the wisdom to make the best decisions for society. Plato similarly believed that only the most wise and virtuous individuals should serve in government, advocating for a philosopher-king ruling class. Aristotle believed that those with the most experience and expertise in governing should lead, but he also believed in the idea of democracy as a form of government, as long as it was balanced with other forms (such as oligarchy and monarchy) within a mixed constitution. However, none of them believed that all citizens should be eligible to serve in government (option A) nor that democracies were inherently unstable and not useful (option C).

To Varying Degrees, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle All Believed What