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Based on what happens to Citizen X, under which government does he live? Athens, because Athenian law dictates that a single stolen item is not cause for conviction. Athens, because Athenian law has mercy on those who steal due to financial distress. Rome, because Roman law forces the accuser to have a burden of proof. Rome, because Roman law requires the wealthy and educated to be shown leniency.

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C. Rome, because Roman law forces the accuser to have a burden of proof.

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Answer: Rome, because Roman law forces the accuser to have a burden of proof that a crime had been committed.

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