The diagram below shows that the Roman Republic contributed to the development of democratic principles. A diagram showing two boxes with an arrow pointing from the first box to the second box. The first box is labeled with a question mark, and the second box is labeled 'The President.' Which phrase completes the diagram?

Egypt is home to one of the oldest human civilizations. theearliest egyptian dynasty was established around 3100bce. egypt was ruled by powerful leaders known as pharaohs until the 500s bce, when it was conquered by a series of invaders, including the persian empire and the roman empire. after the fall of the roman empire, egypt became part of aseries of muslim empires, including the ottoman empire. european powers then occupied egypt beginning in the late 18th century. today, egypt is an independent republic with its own constitution and elected leaders. however, some modern observers worry that powerful military leaders have seized too much power in the country. it is possible that egypt will become an autocratic state if these leaders continue to grow more powerful. which statement from the passage addresses an event from the present? a. after the fall of the roman empire, egypt became part of a seriesof muslim empires, including the ottoman empire. b. egypt was ruled by powerful leaders known as pharaohs until the 500s bce, when egypt was conquered by a series of invaders, including the persian empire and the roman empire. c. it is possible that egypt will become an autocratic state if the leaders continue to grow more powerful. d. however some modern observers worry that powerful military leaders have seized too much power in the country. edit: the correct answer is d