3. How does paragraph 15 contribute to the author's central ideas?

A) lt describes the ideal dictator in the form of
Cincinnatus: this example shows how the use of
a temporary dictator could work within the
republic, though this was rare.

B) It shows that despite Roman influence on the
later United States government, the Roman
Republic, with its use of a dictator, was still very
different from the current U. S. model of governance.

C)It describes the ideal dictator in the form of
Cincinnatus; this example shows that promoting
even a "perfect" dictator was nevertheless a violation of citizen rights.

D) It describes the ideal dictator in the form of
Cincinnatus, a plebeian military leader, showing
that power does not corrupt those not used to
it.