Political Science · Western Political Thought
Which one of the following statements is incorrect?
AThe Prince deals with the requirements for maintaining political stability in newly founded states
BThe Discourses expounds the requirements for maintaining political instability in principalities ✓ Correct
CThe Prince is concerned with fledgling states under a single ruler, while the Discourses emphasise civic demands on citizens
DMachiavelli preferred republicanism over monarchy
Correct answer: (B) The Discourses expounds the requirements for maintaining political instability in principalities — The incorrect statement concerns The Discourses and political instability.
Explanation
★The incorrect statement concerns The Discourses and political instability.
★The Discourses in fact expound the requirements for political stability in republics.
★The Prince deals with stability in newly founded states under a single ruler.
★The Discourses emphasise the civic demands on citizens.
★Machiavelli at heart preferred republicanism over monarchy.
★So the claim about maintaining political instability is incorrect.
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