Augustus believed that power must be spread out and democracy should be the best form of government. He, “transferred the republic from my own control to the will of the senate and the Roman people” (Res Gestae 34). This gave the people more power to influence laws and made them feel more involved in Rome, in return his people were happier about how he ruled his kingdom. The First emperor of China was the only person who made decisions in china. Any rule or law passed was due to direct order from himself. This would often lead to misjudgment and unjust laws. “The First Emperor was greedy and short-sighted, confident in his own wisdom, never trusting his meritorious officials, never getting to know his people” (Sima Qian 8). He did not care about his people and would only look to better himself. This self-centered leadership resulted in hated for the emperor and many failed assassination attempts on
Augustus believed that power must be spread out and democracy should be the best form of government. He, “transferred the republic from my own control to the will of the senate and the Roman people” (Res Gestae 34). This gave the people more power to influence laws and made them feel more involved in Rome, in return his people were happier about how he ruled his kingdom. The First emperor of China was the only person who made decisions in china. Any rule or law passed was due to direct order from himself. This would often lead to misjudgment and unjust laws. “The First Emperor was greedy and short-sighted, confident in his own wisdom, never trusting his meritorious officials, never getting to know his people” (Sima Qian 8). He did not care about his people and would only look to better himself. This self-centered leadership resulted in hated for the emperor and many failed assassination attempts on