How did the shift from republic to empire affect the
government of Rome?

A. The larger territory made it easier for Rome to rule.
as the number of senators increased.

B. The consuls lost power under the new emperors, and
the Senate was likewise reduced in power over time.

C. The Senate gained more power in the empire, as the
new emperors didn't care about governing and let
the senators do what they wanted.

D. The Roman government achieved less and collapsed
because the Senate was in constant conflict with the
emperor and the consuls.