Question

why do historians make the distinction between the roman republic and the roman empire? choose 1 answer: a there is no meaningful difference; it is convenient to make the split at augustus because he was the ruler when the calendar switched from bce to ce b it was a transition from a system of elected representatives and limited power to a system in which one man held most political power c life for ordinary romans changed drastically with the beginning of the empire

Explanation:

• Option A is incorrect. The split between the Roman Republic and Empire is meaningful, and the BCE - CE calendar switch isn't related to this distinction (it's based on the birth of Jesus, while Augustus ruled earlier).
• Option B is correct. The Roman Republic had a system with elected officials (like consuls, senators) and a more balanced power structure. The Roman Empire, starting with Augustus, transitioned to a system where one emperor held most political power (a principate/imperial system).
• Option C is incorrect. While there were changes, the daily life of ordinary Romans didn't change drastically with the start of the empire; many aspects of Roman life (like economic systems, social structures in some regions) remained similar initially.

Answer:

B. It was a transition from a system of elected representatives and limited power to a system in which one man held most political power