What does Machiavellian mean?

What did Niccolò Machiavelli suggest was safer for a leader to be?

• Loved

• Feared

• Both loved and feared equally

• Neither loved nor feared

Why was Niccolò Machiavelli's book, "The Prince," banned by the Catholic Church for 200 years?

• It promoted religious heresy.

• It was considered too provocative and controversial.

• It contained secret codes.

• It was poorly written.

What happened to Niccolò Machiavelli that gave him a close-up view of the "brutal underbelly of politics"?

• He was exiled from Florence for his writings.

• He lost his job and was tortured by the Medici family.

• He fought in a war and was captured.

• He witnessed a public execution.

What is the main idea behind "political realism," as discussed in the video?

• Leaders should always stick to moral absolutes.

• The state's survival is more important than strict moral principles.

• Politics should be based on idealistic goals.

• Leaders should only be loved, not feared.

What political philosophy did Henry Kissinger embrace, which prioritized practical national interests over ethical considerations?

• Idealism

• Realpolitik

• Moral absolutism

• Utilitarianism

Which of the following actions did Henry Kissinger take during his diplomatic career?

• Always avoided military intervention.

• Supported democratic movements in Latin America.

• Approved bombing raids in the Vietnam War and tried to hide them.

• Refused to negotiate treaties with the Soviet Union.

According to Max Weber, what is the "ethic of responsibility" for politicians?

• Always following traditional moral rules.

• Making hard choices for bigger goals, even if they conflict with traditional morals.

• Avoiding all conflicts and disagreements.

• Prioritizing personal gain above all else.

What did Hannah Arendt believe was necessary to prevent evildoers from doing as they please?

• Strict adherence to traditional morals.

• People being willing to make hard choices to resist evil.

• Electing only saints as political leaders.

• Ignoring political conflicts.