Do we need a ruling class?

Question 1: a reflection of book 2 and 3 of Plato’s “The Republic”. Do we need a ruling class? (1 Page)

Question 2: a refelction of books 5 through 7 of Plato’s “The Republic” or- Do we need leaders and if so, how should they be educated? How does this relate to today’s politics? (1 Page)