According to Machiavelli,the ideal form of government was a(n):
A)republic modeled on the Roman example.
B)oligarchy modeled on Venice.
C)monarchy modeled on France.
D)principality,the model of which he sketched in The Prince.
E)republic modeled on Plato's Republic.

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Machiavelli believed that a republic modeled after the Roman example was the most ideal form of government. He believed that the virtues of the Roman Republic, such as civic duty, patriotism, and public service, were essential for the success of a state. He also believed that a republic provided the best opportunity for citizens to participate in the government and work for the common good.

According to Machiavelli,the Ideal Form of Government Was A(n)