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Question
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In The Prince, Machiavelli advises rulers to ____
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seek the approval of the people
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establish and maintain power
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promote openness in government
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learn and follow the commandments of the h
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Among the precepts espoused by Machiavelli: leaders should always mask their true intentions, avoid inconsistency, and frequently “act against mercy, against faith, against humanity, against frankness, against religion, in order to preserve the state.” His name has become synonymous with cunning tyrants.
Detailed explanation-2: -By encouraging rulers to use ruthless, manipulative and unscrupulous techniques to maintain their power and the security of their state, Machiavelli had positioned himself in direct conflict with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
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