Ancient Rome

Italy is

• an island.

• a peninsula.

• a mountain range.

• a continent.

Romans who were magistrates and Romans who took part in assemblies were similar because both

• could hold office for life.

• had the power to veto decisions.

• had power over all citizens.

• could serve for only one year.

Many nearby countries declared war on Rome because they

• were threatened by Rome's power.

• wanted to control Rome's military.

• were allied with Carthage.

• wanted to force Rome to trade with them.

What role does the system of checks and balances play in the U.S. government?

• It is a kind of Constitution.

• It controls the banking system.

• It guarantees that everyone gets to votes.

• It prevents each branch from overpowering the others.

As time passed, the _________________ became more powerful, gained influence over magistrates, and took control of the city's finances.

• Consuls

• Tribunes

• Magistrates

• Senate

A government in which people elect their leaders.

• monarchy

• democracy

• republic

• dictatorship

Rulers with absolute power

• king

• dictator

• president

• magistrate

Rome's common people

• patricians

• plebians

Rome's noble, powerful citizens

• patricians

• plebians

Rome's most powerful magistrates

• dicators

• consuls

• juries

• tribunes