Feudalism began as a. a demand by the peasants for better living conditions and for a share in the economic prosperity of the middle ages. b. a way for the military to secure its power over the peasants and landowners. c. a means for the church to collect more taxes for its support of the nobility. d. a contract in which land was granted to the peasants in exchange for military service to the nobles.

Will mark ! how was the appointment of two consuls during the roman republic an example of a democratic principle?one consul represented patricians and one represented plebeians, so that all citizens had representation. each consul had control over the same number of military legions, which prevented either one from a forceful takeover. consuls had to agree on all decisions, which prevented any one person from gaining too much power. consuls had to make decisions based on majority rule in the senate.