Therefore a prince, so long as he keeps his subjects united
and loyal, ought not to mind the reproach of cruelty;
because with a few examples he will be more merciful
than those who, through too much mercy, allow disorders
to arise, from which follow murders or robberies; for
these are wont to injure the whole people, whilst those
executions which originate with a prince offend the
individual only.
-The Prince,
Niccolò Machiavelli
Which statement best summarizes the argument in the
passage?
O A cruel leader will prevent subjects from living in a
place of crime and violence.
O A cruel leader will cause subjects to commit crime
and violence in rebellion.
O A cruel leader will execute subjects who are guilty
of committing crime and violence.
Q. A cruel leader who is faced with crime and violence
must unite subjects.
