Which led most directly to the roman republic's demise and its transition to an empire? question 8 options: the growing divide between the rich and the poor consuls staying in power too long the failure of direct democracy war with the etruscans

I believe that the answer is A, "the growing divide between the rich and the poor." However it could also be B.

(202 bc - 220 ad) dynasty started by lui bang; a great and long-lasting rule, it discarded the harsh policies of the qin dynasty and adopted confucian principles; han rulers chose officials who passed the civil service exams rather than birth; it was a time of prosperity