The Roman Republic sheet

Instead of having a king, the Romans preferred having these at the head of their government.

• consuls

• patriicians

• plebeians

• kings

A “Republic” is a type of government where representatives make the laws. Was Rome a republic?

• Yes

• No

Who were rich landowners who controlled the Senate. They also had the most power in the Assembly?

• Dictators

• Plebeians

• Consuls

• Patricians

They were the “common people” of Rome who belonged to the Assembly, but had little influence in the government.

• Dictators

• Plebeians

• Consuls

• Patricians

This group elected the 2 Consuls.

• senate

• consuls

• assembly

• plebeians

Rich, well to do citizens who often owned large tracts of land were called “nobles”. What is another name for these people?

• patricians

• consuls

• assembly

• plebeians

Which 2 branches of govt. had a part in making laws?

• patricians and plebeians

• consuls and patricians

• assembly and senate

• consuls and plebeians

Which branch controlled the spending of money?

• Senate

• Consuls

• Assembly

• Supreme Court

Which branch would decide whether or not Rome should go to war with another country or make peace treaties?

• Senate

• Consuls

• Assembly

• Supreme Court

Which branch acted as the judges?

• Senate

• Consuls

• Assembly

• Supreme Court