The correct answer is Option B) They showed that the common people could elect their own representatives to protect their interests.
The Roman Empire was one of the largest in history and its peaked spanned almost all of Europe, parts of North Africa and even the Middle East.
However, where it had the most lasting impact was in Europe, which subsequently adopted Roman culture, languages, traditions etc.
Roman Empire left such a lasting impression that it was considered as a model to follow during the bith of early democracy in England. Roman Empire has proven that the common man could elect their own local representatives to protect their interests.
From this simple legacy, Britain and rest of Europe started their democractic journey, which eventually spread all over the world.