Machiavelli

Which form of government is the "good" form of oligarchy?

• monarchy

• democracy

• aristocracy

• demagoguery

Machiavelli was...

• a poet

• a political theorist

• a mean dude

• a google employee

Which form of government did Machiavelli favor as the most just and most equitable?

• Principality

• Commune

• Republic

• Theocracy

Machiavelli regards humanity in general as each of the following EXCEPT

• selfish
• simpleminded
• discriminating
• gullible

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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

Which stage of republic development comes after oligarchy?

• monarchy

• tyranny

• aristocracy

• democracy

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

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

Who revolts?

• the poor

• the upper class

• the leaders

• orphans

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