Which of the Following Describes the Structure of Augustus's Settlement

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the structure of Augustus's settlement?

• A)The emperor served at the pleasure of the Senate, which retained full authority over the military and the city of Rome.
• B)Authority was balanced between the emperor, who controlled the military, and the Senate, which controlled the civil bureaucracy.
• C)The emperor held all executive authority over the civil government and the military leadership, while the Senate remained a prestigious advisory body.
• D)The Senate held authority over Rome and its close Italian allies, while the emperor had authority over the imperial lands outside of Italy.

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