Critical thinking questions

Hello I need help answering these few questions on the piece , “Qualities of the prince” by machiavelli.

Here is the link to it https://clarkcollege.instructure.com/courses/13477…

Here are the questions, please complete in full sentences and complete answers and go in depth if needed. No plagiarizm !

Questions for Critical Reading

. 1. The usual criticism of Machiavelli is that he advises his prince to be unscrupulous. Find examples for and against this claim

2. Why do you agree or disagree with Machiavelli when he asserts that the great majority of people are not good? Does our government assume that to be true?

.3. Politicians especially heads of state– are the contemporary counterparts of the prince. To what extent should successful heads of modern states show skill in war? Is modern war similar to wars in Machiavelli’s era? If so, in what ways?

4. clarify the advice machiavelli views concerning liberality and stinginess. Is this still good advice?

5. Are modern politicians likely to succeed by following all or most of machiavelli’s recommendations? why or why not?

6. 1. Define the terms ends and means, and explain why they are important?

2. Compare Machiavelli advice with the behavior of a specific politician past or present?

3. Under what political circumstances might the ends justify the means?