Which of the following events justifies public dissent under a democratic constitution? An elected official steps down from office.
o The government abuses its power.
The government declares war on a foreign nation.
The king appoints a governor.

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.