1. PART A: Which statement expresses the central idea of the text?
O A The Romans moved towards a more democratic
society by spreading power among elected officials,
but they favored the wealthy more than the Athenians
did.
B Rome wasn't a truly democratic society because
Roman citizens were severely limited when it came to
which officials they could vote for
OC The Athenians had a very successful democratic
society consisting of elected officials with limited
terms.
OD The Romans made it so that an individual's wealth
could not affect their ability to run for office or to vote
for officials.

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