During the Republic, to Whom Did Rome's Poor Citizens Look

During the Republic, to whom did Rome's poor citizens look for protection of their interests?

A) the Senate, to protect their interests against large landowners
B) army commanders, to provide them with land and a decent income
C) leaders of the state religion, who promoted the equality of all people
D) the faction that opposed the Gracchus brothers, who attempted to strip the poor of their citizenship