Ch10Sec02-Rome-GovernmentAndSociety

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What was the main purpose of the assemblies in Rome's government?

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To elect the magistrates

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What was the location of the Roman Forum?

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In the center of Rome

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Who was responsible for making and enforcing laws in Rome? Options: The patricians, The magistrates, The plebeians, The gladiators

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The magistrates

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What was the main responsibility of the tribunes in Rome's government? Options: To manage Rome's finances, To advise the consuls, To veto actions by other officials, To elect the magistrates

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To veto actions by other officials

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What was the main purpose of the Senate in Rome's government during the time of the republic?

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To advise the consuls

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Why did the people of Rome call for the laws to be written down?

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To make them accessible to everyone

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What was the first written law code in Rome called?

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The Law of the Twelve Tables

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What was the main reason for the one-year term limit for tribunes in Rome's government?

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To prevent them from abusing their power

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Where was the Law of the Twelve Tables displayed?

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In the Roman Forum

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What was the main reason for the creation of new offices for plebeians in Rome's government?

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To appease the plebeians