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In which of the following ways did the Roman empire differ from the Roman republic? Select all that apply.(1 point)Responsescentralized absolute power in one rulercentralized absolute power in one rulereliminated the senateeliminated the senateinstituted a census for taxation purposesinstituted a census for taxation purposesprovided for direct election of emperors by citizensprovided for direct election of emperors by citizenspulled back from expansion and reduced trade

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The Roman Empire differed from the Roman Republic in the following ways:

  1. Centralized absolute power in one ruler - The Empire was characterized by a single ruler (the Emperor) who had centralized authority, whereas the Republic had a system of elected officials and shared power.

  2. Eliminated the senate - While the Senate continued to exist in the Empire, its power and influence significantly diminished compared to the Republic. However, this statement can be somewhat misleading as the Senate did still have a role in the Empire, albeit a reduced one.

The other options are not accurate in the context of how the Empire differed from the Republic:

  • Instituted a census for taxation purposes - This was done in both the Republic and the Empire.

  • Provided for direct election of emperors by citizens - Emperors were not directly elected by citizens; they were often chosen based on heredity, appointment, or military support.

  • Pulled back from expansion and reduced trade - The Roman Empire was known for its territorial expansion and vast trade networks.

So the correct responses are: centralized absolute power in one ruler and, arguably, eliminated the senate (with clarification that the Senate still existed but lost much influence).