Which of the following statements is not representative of Machiavelli’s thinking?

a. Rulers must be adept at the “beastly” game of politics.
b. In the game of politics, the end justifies the means.
c. The prince may be obligated to act against faith, against charity, against humanity, and against religion.
d. Violence should never be employed because it has a tendency to come back to haunt rulers.

d. Violence should never be employed because it has a tendency to come back to haunt rulers.

Political Science

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The North American Free Trade Agreement was intended to respond to lower tariffs and improve trade opportunities and also:

A. increase job opportunities in Mexico B. secure the military's power in the federal government C. increase cross-border migration flows D. increase trade with Japan

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The strongest of the regional efforts on human rights, including the creation of a regional Commission on Human Rights is the

A) African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights. B) American Convention on Human Rights. C) Asian Treaty on Peoples' Rights. D) European Convention on Human Rights. E) Oceanic Agreement on the Rights of Peoples.

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