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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Machiavelli identify as the easiest way to "...ruin a Republic where the People have authority...."
2. What did Machiavelli establish as the cycle of governing forms?
3. To what does Machiavelli compare great kingdoms and republics from history?
4. In defending his view that Roman Dictators served their city well, what phrase does Machiavelli use to explain how the Caesars absorbed their power?
5. What can be inferred of Machiavelli's view of freedom based upon reading view of weak and strong Princes?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why were the Plebe candidates not suited for the open positions of the Tribunes?
2. What examples from history does Machiavelli claim offers guidance to leaders?
3. What two methods did Machiavelli identify that Roman Nobility drew honor from the Plebes?
4. What are the two reasons that Machiavelli gives for his opinion that the courts (Faculty of Accusing) are the most necessary and useful authority to guard liberty in a City?
5. What does Machiavelli consider to be the worst example that can be committed in a Republic?
6. Why does Machiavelli report that the Roman Senate decided to pay a public stipend to the soldiers in the army?
7. Why does Machiavelli advise that a Prince "temporize" a perceived evil in his State?
8. What are the three types of state that Machiavelli detailed and by what name are they known today?
9. Why should a Prince measure his forces and govern by his decisions based upon them before he enters a war?
10. What acts by governing officials does Machiavelli consider "pernicious" or damaging to the authority of the government?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Machiavelli claims that the Roman Caesars did good and not harm to the Roman Republic. Why did Machiavelli make his claim? Do you agree with his assessment? Use information from research on the authority of the Roman Caesars and other statements from history to support your views.
Essay Topic 2
In Book 3, Sections 31 and 33, Machiavelli examines the type of individual character that contributes to strong Republics and military victory. What is your view on the Machiavelli's principles regarding consistent character through favorable times and bad? On what points do you agree with the character qualities he calls "virtu" and those which he criticizes? What character qualities would you add or replace with what he calls "virtu"? Why would you make such changes?
Essay Topic 3
Machiavelli details the difference between Excellent and Weak princes in Book One, Section 19. What is your position on Machiavelli's differentiation? Provide the language from the section that helps define you view and use support from history or current events that supports your position.
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