Question
The Augustan system of government
a) was totally successful and transformed the republic into a peaceful benevolent monarchy.
b) is known as the Principate because Octavian ruled as the princeps, the first citizen.
c) was socially progressive and rejected traditional Roman morality.
d) minimized the role of the army and discouraged military expansion.
e) was essentially a dictatorship, which resulted in the disbandment of the Senate.
a) was totally successful and transformed the republic into a peaceful benevolent monarchy.
b) is known as the Principate because Octavian ruled as the princeps, the first citizen.
c) was socially progressive and rejected traditional Roman morality.
d) minimized the role of the army and discouraged military expansion.
e) was essentially a dictatorship, which resulted in the disbandment of the Senate.
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The most accurate statement about the Augustan system of government is:
b) is known as the Principate because Octavian ruled as the princeps, the first citizen.
The Augustan system, also known as the Principate, was marked by Octavian (Augustus) presenting himself as the "first citizen" (princeps) of Rome, emphasizing a form of government that retained some republican elements while establishing imperial authority. While there were elements of success in transitioning from the Roman Republic to a more stable governance structure, the other options contain inaccuracies or oversimplifications.
b) is known as the Principate because Octavian ruled as the princeps, the first citizen.
The Augustan system, also known as the Principate, was marked by Octavian (Augustus) presenting himself as the "first citizen" (princeps) of Rome, emphasizing a form of government that retained some republican elements while establishing imperial authority. While there were elements of success in transitioning from the Roman Republic to a more stable governance structure, the other options contain inaccuracies or oversimplifications.