Which reasons did Machiavelli give for preferring a republic to a monarchy?

1.Republics are more flexible to changing situations

2.People are generally wiser, more stable and of better judgment than a prince

3.A republic is always ruled in the interest of the many, unlike a monarchy ruled in the interest of one

4.Contention between the people and the nobility keeps a republic secure, free and vibrant

A1 and 2

B1, 2 and 4

C1, 2, 3 and 4

D1 and 3

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