Roman Society

Why did the Romans choose a democracy over a monarchy?

• So 1 person wouldn't have control

• So the Senate would not have power

• Bc patricians would've rebelled

How was the gov't of Rome similar to Athens?

• They had a monarchy

• They had an oligarchy

• They had a dictatorship

• They had a democracy

What could the Assembly in Rome do?

• Make laws

• Control $$$

• Elect officials

• Decide court cases

Which of the following apply only to Rome?

• Written Constitution

• Only Men could vote

• 3 branches of gov't

• Dictator could take over in extreme situations

Why would the Romans give each part of their gov’t power over another?

• Because they didn't like kings

• So the Senate could run everything

• So the Assembly was in control

• So no part could have complete power

What is the form of government in which voters elect officials to run the country known as?

• polytheism

• liberti

• republic

• monarchy

True or False? Most people living in the Roman Empire were citizens.

• True

• False

Which group of people were freed slaves who worked in commerce and trade?

• liberti

• plebeian

• patrician

• senators

Which group was the smallest social class, but the MOST powerful?

• patricians

• liberti

• slaves

• plebeians

This group of people was made up of farmers, merchants, and shopkeepers.

• slaves

• plebeians

• patricians

• consuls