Machiavelli asserts that power can be exercised in all of the following ways EXCEPT for which one?
A)Use of force
B)Making threats
C)Providing gifts
D)Manipulation of subjects
E)Seeking advice from political rivals

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Machiavelli, in his works such as "The Prince," advocates for various strategies for maintaining and exercising power, including the use of force, making threats, providing gifts, and manipulating subjects. However, he does not advocate for seeking advice from political rivals, as his approach emphasizes the centralization of power and authority, often through cunning, manipulation, and, when necessary, force.

Machiavelli Asserts That Power Can Be Exercised in All of the Following