Question

Which is a key theme of Machiavelli’s The Prince?

Kingships should always pass from father to eldest son.
Rulers should do whatever is necessary to secure and unite their states. Democracy is the highest form of government.
Nations should be ruled by philosopher-kings who are just and fair.

Answer 1

Rulers should do whatever is necessary to secure and unite their states

Step-by-step explanation:

Machiavelli believed that the importance of the state was more important than the morals and opinions of rulers.

In The Prince, it was a key theme that the unity of state should be maintained by any means.