Roman Republic

Front

Which best describes the purpose of a system of “checks and balances”?

Back

No one branch of the government will become stronger than another.

Front

To overrule a decision: appoint, veto, patrician, plebian

Back

veto

Front

Most of Rome's people were from which of the following groups? (Options: slaves, patricians, soldiers, plebeians)

Back

plebeians

Front

What is a republic?

Back

a government in which people elect representatives

Front

What was the importance of the "Twelve Tables"?

Back

Roman laws were written down for all to see.

Front

Why did plebeians demand that laws be written down?

Back

to prevent patricians from changing them at will

Front

Which best describes the setting of early Rome?

Back

on a hill by a river

Front

Why were the plebeians unhappy when the Republic was first set up?

Back

They had no say in making the laws.

Front

Why did the USA copy the idea of "separation of powers" from the Roman Republic?

Back

So that no one branch of the government will be stronger than another.

Front

What is a main difference between the current U.S. government and that of the Roman Republic?

Back

Women are allowed to vote.