Machiavelli had distinct ideas about what it means to be an effective leader. what element had the greatest influence on the development of these ideas? machiavelli's active role in the politics of his time. his study of rhetoric and the art of persuasion. his admiration of lorenzo de medici and his teachings. his admiration of the church's role in politics.

Machiavelli's active role in the politics of his time . This is the correct option.

Machiavelli in 1498 was appointed by the Florence government as a member of different departments. First, he worked for the chancery and then, he worked for a council responsible for the diplomatic relationships among states. He did all these activities during a period of social conflicts and when Florence was a new republic.

These options are not right.

-His study of rhetoric and the art of persuasion.  ( This could have given him the means but not the experience of political life).

-His admiration of Lorenzo de Medici and his teachings. ( The Medici sent him to prison).

-His admiration of the Church's role in politics. ( He did not admire the Church; he was critical about the influnce the Church had on citizens).

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