What was the purpose of the Republican cursus honorum?
A) to ensure that men would gain experience as they won more prestigious offices
B) to ensure the dominance of plebeians in government
C) to abolish the patron-client system
D) to allow any citizen an equal chance of serving as consul
E) to establish a code of laws for all citizens
Answer: A
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