Compose a brief essay of at least 400 words but no more than 600 words (not including your references list) in which you answer the following question, referring to and critiquing relevant ideas from at least three of the Week 2 readings as you develop your thoughts: What are the main challenges to achieving justice in American society today and how does American republican government allow the country to address those challenges better than either the Platonic and/or Aristotelian forms of government would?
Write in essay form (that is, in paragraphs, not in bullet points). Be as specific and precise as you can be. Use the Discussion Board Grading Rubric in the Assignments area to guide your thoughts on what constitutes a high-quality essay.  Your personal thoughts and opinions is more than welcome.  Bring as many examples as you possibly can in order to prove your point.  summarize and analyze the material and formulate a high level essay .  Don’t repeat the same points as you have made.  Cite your sources properly.  Paraphrase the quotes if using fries from the articles.