10.2 Roman Government Guided Notes

10.2 Roman Government Guided Notes

by David Jenkins

​Big Idea

• ​Rome's government was essential to creating a powerful City-State that would eventually become a Republic then Empire.

• Why it matters now: Roman Government and laws have been an inspiration and building block for other nation's (like the United States) as they create their own government​

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was not a job for Tribunes/Assemblies

• Electing magistrates

• Veto decisions of the consuls

• Declared War

• Controlled financial affairs

Multiple Choice

Based on the table on the previous slide, which of the following groups served a life term

• Magistrates

• Senators

• Tribunes

• Dictators

Fill in the Blanks

To prohibit or reject a law

Open Ended

Define Roman Senate

Open Ended

Explain checks and balances and give an example of how they work (hint there is an example on the previous slide).

Multiple Choice

People participated in government because

• They wanted power

• It was a way to make money

• They wanted to make their city better

• They believed in Roman supremacy

Open Ended

What are the names for Rome's first 12 written laws?

Multiple Choice

What would people do at the forum

• Shop

• Meet up

• Chat/Gossip

• All of these