I really need help. 10 points. 1. Two consuls ruled as the chief leaders in all civil and military matters 2. Praetors oversaw civil and criminal courts 3. The Senate debated and advised on new laws 4. The Assemblies could vote for new laws The four characteristics listed in the box best reflect the efforts of the Roman Republic to-

A. reduce tension between plebeians and patricians

B. maintain effective borders against barbarian invasion

C. separate power among different government branches

D. divide power between provincial and central authorities