Augustus' reforms dishonesty in the Roman tax collection system. A. increased B. decreased C. had no effect on D. rewarded

B. Decreased dishonesty

Explanation:

Augustus revised the court system so that people could be assured of greater justice. Bribery was stamped out in provincial courts. He introduced laws limiting the amount of money a person could spend on dinner parties and on funerals, which had become extravagant displays of family wealth.

Augustus established a new era of responsible government. He appointed capable people, no matter what their family background, to areas of responsibility. He got rid of useless and corrupt administrators. He changed the system of provincial administration so that all provincial governors were answerable to him.

When Augustus became emperor, Rome had experienced many years of civil war. He brought peace to the land and began to rebuild much of the city and the empire. He built many roads, buildings, bridges, and government buildings.

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