Answer the following question based on the readings THe Prince by Machiavelli and Utopia:Book I and II by More.
Each answer must be at least 250 words. The questions are as follows…..
1. In AT LEAST 250 words, answer this question. When Machiavelli talks about a “good ruler,” he means one that stays in power. That is all he means. Based on that and the characteristics of what a “good ruler” should be, mention one President or world leader you would consider to be Machiavellian. Explain what characteristics the ruler has. Please don’t cheat on this. Use your own knowledge. Or, you could name a ruler who is not Machiavellian and explain why.
2. In AT LEAST 250 words, explain whether or not you agree with Machiavelli that a “good ruler” should have the characteristics he mentions. Remember, he says that “good ruler” is one who stays in power.
3. In AT LEAST 250 words, respond to the following. In More’s Utopia, everything “seems” to be one thing, but really…is it? I’m going to argue that even though the policies/characteristics say one thing, that these things aren’t true. Choose 3 characteristics of the society and show how even though they “seem” to be true, they aren’t.