Ancient Roman Government

The Senate was made up of the ____ citizens of Rome. They ____ the city's leaders.

• poor; collaborated with
• rich; collaborated with
• rich; advised
• poor; advised

People were obligated to participate in the government because it was their ___.

• civic duty
• law
• choice
• way of life

Which of the following describes methods taken to keep any one branch of government from becoming stronger?

• civic duty
• participation
• checks and balances
• Roman law

Which of the following is NOT an example of checks and balances?

• A dictator
• term limits
• one consul restricting another
• laws being approved by all branches

Eventually, Rome's code of law was written on tablets and was called __.

• 12 Laws
• Law of 12 Tables
• 12 Laws of Rome
• Roman Law of 12

Where were Rome's laws posted?

• in the forum
• in the temple
• in the government buildings
• in their homes

The Twelve Table of Rome were posted publicly for all to see. Why is this an important benefit to Roman people?

• Everyone knew what the laws were so the courts had to be more fair with their judgements
• So the judges could be more strict
• There was no real benefit
• So people knew how they could manipulate the system

In the early years of the Roman Republic real political power belonged to which group?

• The Senate
• The Tribunes
• The Assemblies
• The Judges

A government where citizens elect their leaders to govern them is called a _____________?

• Monarchy
• Oligarchy
• Republic
• Democracy

What is the name of the Wars between Rome and Carthage?

• Pony Wars
• Pearl Wars
• Persian Wars
• Punic Wars