Political Science · Western Political Thought
Which were Machiavelli's recommendations for the good republic?
- 1. Modelled on the ancient Roman republic
- 2. Decisions through public speech, deliberation and public discourse
- 3. People are given the right to keep arms
- 4. It has a mixed constitution with features of monarchy, aristocracy and democracy
A1 and 2
B1, 2 and 4
C1, 2, 3 and 4 ✓ Correct
D1 and 3
Correct answer: (C) 1, 2, 3 and 4 — All four are Machiavelli's recommendations, so the answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Explanation
★All four are Machiavelli's recommendations, so the answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4.
★He admired the ancient Roman republic as a model.
★He valued decisions through public deliberation and discourse.
★He favoured an armed citizenry with the right to keep arms.
★He preferred a mixed constitution blending monarchy, aristocracy and democracy.
★The United States drew on many of these ideas of the good republic.
★So every recommendation here is Machiavelli's.
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