C.a too small legislature
D, because that one starts with "why" which automatically opens it up for an argument. While the others are just simply statements or just a basic question.
Answer:
Taking these actions might have helped Egypt protect its independence:
- sending scholars to neighboring empires to bring back knowledge about skills such as advanced weaponry, horse breeding, and chariot-building
- sending spies into the neighboring empires to learn about their invasion or expansion plans
- uniting with Nubian's and Libyans to defend the Nile civilization building walls and forts around the cities building a huge and well-trained army
- rewarding inventions and advancement in weapons and other defense equipment
- appointing pharaohs and high-ranking officials based on merit and talent rather than family bloodlines
don't copy and paste just place these in your words :)
To maintain separation of powers, and to maintain the popular vote are both correct!
