Why did future rulers find Justinian's body of civil law attractive as a foundation of their own jurisprudence?
A. It outlined the basic responsibilities of each citizen.
B. It protected basic civil rights.
C. The main point was to bring subjects under a single authority.
D. There were provisions for different sorts of democratic systems.
E. The laws allowed for sovereigns to do as they liked without consequence.
Answer: C
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