Question

the founders also saw the leaders of ancient rome as examples of the kinds of people who might lead the new nation. ancient rome was a republic, but in times of crisis, the people would select a leader called a dictator to have complete authority. the founders were particularly interested in two dictators from roman history: cincinnatus and julius caesar. read their stories. then answer the question below. in 459 bce, cincinnatus was called by the citizens of rome to lead them against an invasion. he left his small farm and took full control of rome as dictator for just 16 days. once the invaders were turned back, cincinnatus left power and returned to his farm. julius caesar was a general in the roman republic. his military successes brought him wealth and led to him eventually being named dictator for life. in an effort to prevent caesar from becoming a king and to preserve the republic, members of the senate assassinated him. this started a civil war that ended with julius caesars heir, caesar augustus, becoming emperor and ending the republic. what lessons did the founders take from the stories of cincinnatus and caesar? select two. like caesar, government officials should always be members of the military. unlike cincinnatus, government leaders should have absolute power. like cincinnatus, american leaders should serve for a limited time. unlike caesar, american leaders should only have limited power.

Explanation:

Cincinnatus left power after a short - term crisis leadership, showing limited - term service. Caesar's pursuit of more power led to problems, indicating the need for limited power.

Answer:

C. Like Cincinnatus, American leaders should serve for a limited time.
D. Unlike Caesar, American leaders should only have limited power.