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Cicero Denounces Catiline in the Roman Senate (63 BC)

This painting, created in 1889, represents the famous argument between Roman senators Cicero (Standing) and Catiline (seated alone on the right) regarding Catiline’s suspected attempt to overthrow the Roman Republic’s government.
Based on Source 3, which of the following aspects of the Roman Senate would most likely be seen in the United States Senate?

A
Senators from both the United State and the Roman Republic came from the patrician classes of their respective societies.

B
An important tradition in both Senates was for members of the Senate to wear robes when in their voting chambers.

C
In both the United States and in the Roman Republic, senators were appointed to their offices for life.

D
Senators in both would often have long debates about proposed laws before there was a vote on them.