1.  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

2.  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.

3.  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?

4.  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?