Question

which statement best summarizes the political changes that led from the earliest codes of law to the development of modern democracy?
a. calls for limited government increased, while the influence of enlightenment ideas decreased.
b. judeo - christian political influence increased, while greco - roman influence decreased.
c. support for the rule of law increased, while individual leaders’ power decreased.
d. support for direct democracy increased, while support for the rule of law decreased.

Explanation:

The development from early law - codes to modern democracy is characterized by a growing emphasis on the rule of law, which ensures fairness and equality. As this happened, the power of individual leaders to act arbitrarily decreased. Enlightenment ideas actually influenced the development of modern democracy, so A is incorrect. Greco - Roman and Judeo - Christian influences both contributed to modern democracy in different ways and did not have such a one - sided increase or decrease as in B. In modern democracy, the rule of law is a fundamental principle and its support has not decreased, so D is wrong.

Answer:

C. Support for the rule of law increased, while individual leaders’ power decreased.