Which writer and orator defended the Roman Republic by putting down a plot against the government?
A) Terence
B) Virgil
C) Cicero
D) Lucretius

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Cicero is known for his role in defending the Roman Republic against the Catiline Conspiracy, a plot led by Lucius Sergius Catilina (Catiline) to overthrow the government. Cicero, as consul, delivered a series of speeches (the Catilinarian Orations) exposing the plot and ultimately ensuring the safety of the Republic.

Which Writer and Orator Defended the Roman Republic by Putting