Media is a very powerful tool that can be used for either good or bad. The ones who know how to effectively use media are very powerful. Stalin knew this and effectively used it during his reign. The media did celebrate the accomplishments of Stalin and the Communist Party while at the same time attacked anyone who dared say anything. Likewise the material that showed the government in the negative light was not allowed. Thus he strengthened his rule through the clever use of media and censorship.
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D. The federal government would use its powers to protect, not threaten individual liberties
Answer: To replace the existing army.
Explanation:
He was entrusted with the reorganization of the Florentine army. The army was corrupt at that point. That army fictitiously fought under the banner of Florence, and in fact, they were mercenaries who bargained for and defended the interests of those who would offer more. So Machiavelli proposed the introduction of a national militia.
