Its a cross between 1. and 4.
Answer:
Checks and balances, principle of government under which separate branches are empowered to prevent actions by other branches and are induced to share power. Checks and balances are applied primarily in constitutional governments.
The correct answer is "When Augustus, formally known as Octavian became Emperor of Rome".
Octavian rose to power defeating Mark Antony and Lepidus for the control of the territories of the Roman Republic. The consolidation of all power into a single ruler declared emperor, officially indicates the transition towards an empire for Rome. Once Octavian became emperor, <u>he applied severe fiscal, political and military reforms which led the way towards a more absolutist government</u>.
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