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In The Prince Machiavelli discusses his thoughts on how a government should be run. He belives that there are different types of men: The leaders, the followers, and the people that don't want to achieve anything: "Because there are three classes of intellects: one which comprehends by itself; another which appreciates what others comprehend; and a third which neither comprehends by itself nor by the showing of others; the first is the most excellent, the second is good, the third is useless."

In our society today our country is based off the belief that all men are created equal. "All men are created equal" (Thomas Jefferson, U.S. Constitution) In contrast to Machiavelli's ideas America became what it was from people who emmigrated out of poverty and came to America seeking a better life. America is also a democracy whereas Machiavelli belives that a monarchy is the best system of government. America started out as a colony under the British monarchy's rule but because of the people, America broke away from British rule and became a democracy. This shows that Machiavell's idea that monarcy is the best rule isn't correct.