MACHIAVELLI ideology 1) he believed that codes of law should be based on the observation of actual human psychology and morals 2)he was pessimistic about human nature referring to people as greedy, selfish beings who seize any opportunity afforded them.He also believed that a strong ruling government was necessary to maintain social order . 3)Machiavelli believes the ruling prince should be the sole Authority determine every aspect of the state and put it in effect of the state and put it in effect of policy which would serve his interests …