27. Roman Government

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The type of democracy where citizens elect politicians to represent them.

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Representative democracy

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What type of democracy did the Romans have? Hint: The United States has the same kind of democracy.

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Representative democracy

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What type of democracy did the Greeks have?

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Direct democracy

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The Roman law code.

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The Twelve Tables

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The Twelve Tables were created at the insistence of the _____ to prevent _____ from abusing their power.

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plebeians; patricians

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The Twelve Tables stated that citizens were

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innocent until proven guilty

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Dividing government into separate branches.

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Separation of powers

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The United States government uses separation of powers, an idea which the Romans pioneered.

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True

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Slaves and women were allowed to participate in Roman government.

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False

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Consuls, magistrates, tribunes, and senators were members of

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Roman government