Read the text. Then answer the questions that follow.

The Roman Citizen
by Emma Humphries
The Roman ideal was the citizen/soldier/farmer. The citizen was a rational man who discussed political issues and voted. The farmer was a hardworking and practical man who worked the land with his hands. The soldier was a courageous, strong man who obeyed orders and was willing to lay down his life in the name of the Republic.

Which democratic principle is reflected in this text?
A. civic duty
B. individual rights
C. popular sovereignty
D. rule of law