The Augustan system refers to:
A) the religious procedures instituted by Augustus for the worship of the Roman pantheon.
B) the political reforms instituted by Augustus and continued under his successors.
C) a complex system of checks and balances within the Roman government that Julius Caesar began and Augustus continued.
D) an innovative educational system that Augustus imported from Greece to better prepare Romans to serve their government.
E) a new technique of organizing the Roman army into phalanxes.

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The Augustan system refers to the political reforms instituted by Augustus and continued under his successors, which established the Roman Empire and centralized power in the emperor. These reforms included the creation of new institutions such as the principate, the Praetorian Guard, and the Senate's reduced role. Augustus' reforms also led to increased efficiency in the Roman government, which helped solidify his power and  laid the groundwork for the empire's success.

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