Machiavelli claimed a prince's first responsibility is ________.
A) to maintain his power
B) to attack another country
C) to be a morally good ruler
D) to protect himself
E) to have good a relationship with neighboring countries

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Machiavelli, in his work "The Prince," argued that the primary responsibility of a ruler is to maintain his power, as this enables him to effectively govern and ensure the stability of his state.

Machiavelli Claimed a Prince's First Responsibility Is ________