Just number nine don’t understand this one, thank you :}

Voting is how society progresses, and it helps government know what society wants. If you don't vote, your preferences will not be heard and there will be a specific majority that will always get what they receive, because they are the ones who always vote. I'm not entirely sure who the author is, but I'm sure the actual answer is somewhat like this.

i really really really really really really dont know

the roman army grew in size and became dominant in the mediterranean region.