Question

to make rome’s tax system more fair, augustus...
increased the taxes paid by the rich.
added a census to determine taxes owed.
standardized the types of taxes were collected.
taxed foreigners at a higher rate than roman citizens.
enacting reforms and enforcing the law of the twelve tables...
benefitted plebeians
ensured the influence of the patricians
protected against unjust treatment by the patricians
reduced the consuls’ power held by the plebeians and patricians
the phrase “bread and circuses” refers to...
the weekly bread held at the forum.
the free food and entertainment provided by the government to stave off rebellions.
the adherence of wealthy romans to become involved in politics.
the prosperity of the roman empire that allowed most romans to live a life of leisure.

Explanation:

1. Augustus implemented a census to ensure tax obligations were based on actual wealth/property, making the tax system equitable.
2. The Law of the Twelve Tables was Rome's first written law code, displayed publicly to prevent patrician elites from manipulating unwritten laws against plebeians.
3. "Bread and circuses" was a Roman political strategy: the state provided free grain (bread) and public entertainment (circuses) to pacify the lower classes and avoid uprisings.

Answer:

1. To make Rome's tax system more fair, Augustus...: instituted a census to determine taxes owed
2. Erecting tribunes and displaying the Law of the Twelve Tables...: protected plebeians against unjust treatment by patricians
3. The phrase "bread and circuses" refers to...: the free food and entertainment provided by the government to keep off rebellions