Turn in Journals to the Box What kind of Rulers or Leaders do we want

or Need? HW: Read Machiavelli’s “The Prince” and

summarize his meaning After School Medici Make Up January21,22,

and 23

Make a list of leadership positions in the U.S.

Complete the Venn diagram. ◦ In one circle put characteristics/skills that people

want in a good leader. ◦ In the other circle put characteristics/skills that a

leader needs to stay in power. ◦ In the intersecting sections, put

characteristics/skills that are needed both to wield power well and to keep power.

Discuss Machiavelli's attitude toward using and keeping power.

How has the situation changed today? What kind of Rulers or Leaders do we want

or Need?

With your group read a chapter of “The Prince”◦ Summarize Machiavelli’s main points◦ In his opinion what makes a good ruler?◦ In his opinion what does a good ruler do?