1. Machiavelli was called the first political realist due to the many reasons. Machiavelli’s description of government was a practical, efficient machine that made its own rules to fit whatever situation at the time instead of following the laws, morals, and traditions. All political thinkers before Machiavelli treated the use of power as a means to an end. The traditional government bound itself to some moral code. The only code followed by a Machiavellian prince …showed first 75 words of 263 total…

…showed last 75 words of 263 total…s country. Also, to be good citizens, people had to be free of control by others and free of the influence of selfish interest. I believe that for the most part the United States follows these traditions and beliefs of Machiavelli’s political system. Also, certain other countries that have a well-organized government that believes in freedom. Basically, Machiavelli’s belief is seen in countries such as the U.S., all of Europe, and Canada.