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Use the chart to answer the question.

System of Governance Attributes/Core Features
Achaemenid Empire
Satrapy system; centralized government with decentralized provinces

Satraps had two advisors who dealt with financial and military affairs
Athenian Polis
Democratic system featuring a large assembly

Ecclesia dictated by the Council of 500
Members of both the ecclesia and council chosen by lot from each deme
Roman Empire
Emperor who ruled Rome until his death; centralized government

The senate remains, and aids the emperor in the decision-making process
Roman Republic
Two consuls who led the Republic

Aided by the senate, Tribal Assembly, and Centuriate Assembly
Tribal Assembly deals with civilian matters; Centuriate deals with military affairs
Using the chart, which statement best describes the differences and similarities between the Roman Republic and other civilizations?

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Responses

The Roman Republic was similar to the Roman Empire because they used a senate. The Roman Republic and Roman Empire were similar to the Athenian polis because they used assemblies. The Athenian polis was different from the Roman and Achaemenid Empires because the polis did not feature a single ruler with a centralized government.
The Roman Republic was similar to the Roman Empire because they used a senate. The Roman Republic and Roman Empire were similar to the Athenian polis because they used assemblies. The Athenian polis was different from the Roman and Achaemenid Empires because the polis did not feature a single ruler with a centralized government.

The Roman Republic was similar to all the systems of governance because each used a single ruler within a centralized government. It is different due to its centralized government led by a king.
The Roman Republic was similar to all the systems of governance because each used a single ruler within a centralized government. It is different due to its centralized government led by a king.

The Roman Republic was similar to the Athenian polis and Achaemenid Empire because they all used assemblies. The Roman Republic was different from the Roman Empire because the Republic did not have a single ruler.
The Roman Republic was similar to the Athenian polis and Achaemenid Empire because they all used assemblies. The Roman Republic was different from the Roman Empire because the Republic did not have a single ruler.

The Roman Republic was similar to the Roman and Achaemenid Empires because they all used military and financial advisors. The Athenian polis was different from the Roman Republic because the polis had two consuls. The Roman Republic was different from the Roman Empire because the Republic had demes.

Answer 1

The best response that accurately describes the differences and similarities between the Roman Republic and other civilizations, based on the information provided in the chart, is:

**The Roman Republic was similar to the Roman Empire because they used a senate. The Roman Republic and Roman Empire were similar to the Athenian polis because they used assemblies. The Athenian polis was different from the Roman and Achaemenid Empires because the polis did not feature a single ruler with a centralized government.**

This statement effectively identifies the shared aspects of governance among these civilizations while also highlighting the distinct features that set them apart.