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While both were head of the government, the Byzantine emperor had greater control over the government.
While both were head of the government, the Byzantine emperor had greater control over the government.
The Code of Justinian ensured that the Byzantine emperor would have less control than Roman emperors.
The Code of Justinian ensured that the Byzantine emperor would have less control than Roman emperors.
The Byzantine emperor was not recognized by the senate as the Roman emperor had been.
The Byzantine emperor was not recognized by the senate as the Roman emperor had been.
The Roman emperor had more power than the Byzantine emperor, except in religious matters.
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The best comparison regarding the power of the Roman and Byzantine emperors among the options provided is:
While both were head of the government, the Byzantine emperor had greater control over the government.
This statement reflects the reality that the Byzantine emperor not only held political power but also often exercised authority over the Church, blending secular and religious leadership to a greater extent than the Roman emperors did.
