Why did some countries seek to hold on to their colonies? These countries wanted to show their support for the Atlantic Charter.
O These countries didn't want to lose access to supplies of natural resources,
These countries had a new-found respect for human rights.
O These countries needed help in repaying debts from World War II.

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.