mTraylor2715 mTraylor2715 04-05-2021 Social Studies contestada Why would the senate grant Augustus the right to be in power for the rest of his life and how did they justify their decision? aAugustus was a king, and monarchs are in power until death. bAugustus persuaded the people he would offer them peace and stability, and they believed him. cAugustus defeated the generals who attempted to take over Rome, and that was his reward. dAugustus became Rome's first emperor, and that power comes with the title.