Which of the following best describes the government of the Roman Republic? A.
Their form of government was largely weak and ineffective.
B.
Their form of government has influenced the democratic governments of today.
C.
Their form of government is not relevant to the governments of today.
D.
Their form of government was the first one to have democratic principles.

The defendant is charged with the battery of a bouncer at a local tavern. at the trial, the prosecutor introduces evidence that while the bouncer was attempting to question the defendant about her intoxicated demeanor, the defendant committed a battery on the bouncer. the defendant attempts to defend against the charge on the basis of self-defense, insisting that the bouncer used excessive force in stopping her from entering the tavern. the defendant attempts to introduce into evidence an authenticated copy of the tavern records that show that three patrons had written complaints against the bouncer within the past six months for the use of excessive force. the prosecutor objects on the grounds that the records are inadmissible character evidence. should the court sustain the objection?