Question

Speaking of vices that a ruler may have, Machiavelli, in The Prince, notes two cases in which a prince need not avoid vices: _____ and _____.

when these vices bring about his prosperity
when these vices earn him a bad reputation
when these vices threaten both him and others in power
when these vices help him keep his position of power over others

Answer 1

the correct answer is D the last one when these vices help him keep his position of power over others

Answer 2

Speaking of vices that a ruler may have, Machiavelli, in The Prince, notes two cases in which a prince need not avoid vices: The correct answer is when these vices help him keep his position of power over others.