Question

What did Machiavelli argue in his work The Prince?(1 point) Responses Political power should be based on Christian morality Political power should be based on Christian morality Kings should rely on divine guidance for ruling Kings should rely on divine guidance for ruling Rulers should act on behalf of the state and understand human nature Rulers should act on behalf of the state and understand human nature Democracy is the best form of government Democracy is the best form of government

Answer 1

In his work *The Prince*, Machiavelli argued that rulers should act on behalf of the state and understand human nature. He emphasized the importance of pragmatic, sometimes ruthless, approaches to political power rather than relying on moral or ethical considerations.