Mostly because the Roman empire was a hugely vast empire in time where the internet or any other form of fast communication possibilities didn't exist yet. For this reason, it would be highly unpractical for Rome to rely on having direct democracy and each person giving his vote on every aspect of life.
I believe the answer would be C. (Along China's east coast due to the fertile soil found along the Yellow River and the Yangtzi River)
Answer:
I have the power to influence the future of my community by paying attention to the zoning laws, the property taxes, and the bylaws that potential representatives are supporting and voting for the candidate that supports my position on these issues.
Explanation:
The kind of issues that I can influence with my vote are: 1) zoning laws for example. I might be against the construction of high-rises in my neighborhood and I can vote for authorities that claim they will protect the current zoning laws prohibiting high-rise development in my areas. 2) Property taxes are another issue. I might support raising property taxes if they will go to improvements in education in my district for example. 3) Bylaws are another area I can perhaps influence by choosing for whom I vote. The candidate might promise to take a stronger position on the ownership of certain dangerous breeds of dogs in my city, for example.
