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 1     II, X |   although possessing some of the characteristics of a constitutional state,
 2     IV, IV| distinguished merely by these two characteristics of wealth and freedom. Both
 3     IV, IX|         ascertain their different characteristics, and taking a portion from
 4     IV, IX|         one of these oligarchical characteristics; that the power of inflicting
 5      V, I |            and in like manner the characteristics of the other forms of government
 6     VI, I |    ascertain all the elements and characteristics of democracy, since from
 7     VI, I |        the various properties and characteristics of democracy, when variously
 8     VI, I |    another will have all of these characteristics. There is an advantage in
 9     VI, I |         set forth the principles, characteristics, and aims of such states.~
10     VI, II|          from which we start, the characteristics of democracy are as follows