L33 Roman Republic

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A(n) ____ is a form of government in early Rome, where the people choose some of the officials.

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Republic

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Members of this elite government body were appointed for life. They had great influence over foreign and domestic policy.

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the Senate

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These members of the Roman government were not as powerful as the Senators, but were allowed to appoint two Senators to become Consuls each year.

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Assembly

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These two were annually elected members of the Roman government who commanded the army and directed the city's government.

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Consuls

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Each Consul had the power to overrule a decision made by the other. This power was known as

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veto

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Which part of the Roman government was appointed for life?

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Senate

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Wealthy landowners who had most of the power in Rome and were appointed to the Senate for life

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Patricians

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This group was part of the lower or middle class.

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Plebeians

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The two representatives from the Plebeian class that were elected by the Plebian Assembly to protect Plebeian interests and could be elected a Consul

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Tribunes

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The official code of laws for Rome which the Plebeians insisted on so law would be applied fairly for all citizens was called:

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The Twelve Tables