Roman government

When was the Roman government founded?

• 510 B.C.
• 509 B.C.
• 519 B.C.
• 508 B.C.

Why did the Romans change the government?

• The Romans changed the government, because of the last cruel king, and because the plebeians kept complaining, and, so, the nobles knew that they had to change the government, otherwise, the plebeians would overthrow the government.  
• The Romans changed the government, since, the Twelve Tables, said that you have to change the government every 4 years, and 509 B.C. was the 4th year. Also, the Romans knew that they had to follow the Twelve tables, because it held important laws, that you cannot break or there will be consequences.
• The Romans changed the government, since, the Romans held debates to see if they should have the same government, or try a new one, and the new government won, so that was their choice. 
• The Romans changed the government, since, they were being pestered by the dictators, to change their government, so they changed the government. 

What kind of government did the Romans change to, and what kind of government did they have before? 

• They had a monarchy government, and changed to a government with dictators. 
• They had a monarchy government, and changed to a republic government. 
• They didn't have a government before, then decided to have a republic government. 
• They never had a government, ever. 

What was the purpose of the assemblies branch and did they rule for life or only 1 year? 

• The purpose of the assemblies branch was to control festivals and finances, and they ruled for 1 year. 
• The purpose of assemblies were to advise the city's leaders, and they ruled for life. 
• The  purpose of the assemblies was to elect magistrates, and they ruled for life. 
• The purpose of the assemblies was to to make the laws, and they ruled for life. 

Pick the example for how the American government is different from the Roman government. 

• In the Roman government, rich and wealthy women, were allowed to vote, while all kinds of people can vote today, no matter what kind of culture they are. 
• In the Roman government, rich and wealthy men were allowed to vote, while today only rich and wealthy women are allowed to vote. 
• All kinds of people can vote today, while in the Roman government, only rich and wealthy men could vote. 
• Only rich and wealthy men can vote for both governments. 

What are the 2 most powerful magistrates called? 

• magistrates
• assemblies
• tribunes
• consuls

Which parts of the Roman government protected the rights of the common people in Rome?

• judicial and executive
• magistrates and consuls
• assemblies and tribunes
• magistrates and the Senate