The paterfamilias, or dominant male, was the head of the roman family and
a.
could be punished for any crimes committed by his parents.
b.
was the only member of the family that could care for the family pets.
c.
could be kicked out of the household if he failed in his duty to provide for the family.
d.
gradually lost power over the course of roman history.

The best and most correct answer among the choices provided by your question is the third choice or letter C which states that " could be kicked out of the household if he failed in his duty to provide for the family."

The pater familias, also written as paterfamilias (plural patres familias), was the head of a Roman family. The pater familias was the oldest living male in a household. He had complete control of all family members. The term is Latin for "father of the family" or the "owner of the family estate".

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