Who takes control after Antony and Octavius consolidate power?

• A. Brutus seizes control
• B. Cassius rules with Lepidus
• C. Antony and Octavius take control
• D. The Senate restores the Republic through unity

Answer: (C)

After Caesar’s death, the dramatic focus shifts to a new ruling power formed by Antony and Octavius. They join forces (the Second Triumvirate, with Lepidus as the third member) to defeat their rivals and take control of Rome’s government and military. Lepidus is part of the alliance, but the two leaders—Antony and Octavius—are the ones who actually assume the authority and shape the state’s direction. This is why the correct outcome is that Antony and Octavius take control; the other options don’t align with the way power is centralized after the consolidation.