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Which form of government is the "good" form of oligarchy?
monarchy
democracy
aristocracy
demagoguery
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Machiavelli was...
a poet
a political theorist
a mean dude
a google employee
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Which form of government did Machiavelli favor as the most just and most equitable?
Principality
Commune
Republic
Theocracy
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Machiavelli regards humanity in general as each of the following EXCEPTselfishsimplemindeddiscriminatinggullible
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A republic needs all the following EXCEPT
good leadership
good laws
institutions prepared to deviate from the laws
a willingness to change to adapt to danger
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Which stage of republic development comes after oligarchy?
monarchy
tyranny
aristocracy
democracy
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What safe guards can be used to prevent a "good" republic from turning "bad?"
there aren't any
make sure it is a democracy
good laws
revolutions now and then
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Rome's use of compromise and a combined republic style makes it the ________ example of a successful government.
very best
2nd best
worst
most unique
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Who revolts?
the poor
the upper class
the leaders
orphans
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Why do governments slip through the cycle of "good" and "bad" governments?
thirst for power
poor memories
it is inevitable
too much wax on the floor