1. PART A: Which statement expresses the central idea of the text?

O A The Romans moved towards a more democratic

society by spreading power among elected officials,

but they favored the wealthy more than the Athenians

did.

B Rome wasn't a truly democratic society because

Roman citizens were severely limited when it came to

which officials they could vote for

OC The Athenians had a very successful democratic

society consisting of elected officials with limited

terms.

OD The Romans made it so that an individual's wealth

could not affect their ability to run for office or to vote

for officials.