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Eliminate Discretion to Combat Corruption
Historical contexts reveal how power dynamics influenced the political landscape in ancient Rome. Heads of state, like Cicero, can be misinterpreted as objective figures, but many were oligarchs who manipulated circumstances for their advantage. Notably, Caesar's strategic reforms, such as his creation of the Julian calendar, aimed to eradicate political corruption by removing discretionary powers held by high priests, thereby preventing manipulation of election timings. This emphasizes the importance of systemic changes to mitigate corruption in governance.