The code of justinian is historically important to western civilization because it:
a. contains many principles that are found in western legal systems.
b. is the primary document on which the u. s. constitution is based.
c. introduced the concept of divine law to most modern western legal systems.
d. is the source of today's legal justification for slavery.

the correct answers are as followed:

1) to express a political opinion about an issue or event. - people who create these cartoons use their artistic ability to show where they stand on important issues in society.

2) to persuade citizens to adopt a certain belief. - political cartoons are usually critical of a policy/event that has taken place. their goal in this criticism is to get the reader to see their side of the story and to agree with it.

3) entertain readers by using humor.- often times, political cartoons are supposed to be entertaining for the reader.

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