How does the section on public officials contribute to the author’s explanation of governments? GREEK GOVERNMENT by Mark Cartwright

A

Bureaucracy and inefficiency weighed down governments with public officials.

B

Public officials were often more powerful than the monarchs that they served.

C

Citizen participation helped keep governments in check and prevent abuse of power.

D

Citizens often maneuvered themselves to stay in public office and influence state affairs for as long as possible.