Roman Republic

________are two officials elected by the senators who serve for 1-year terms.

• Consuls

• Senate

• Tribunes

• Dictators

This group was part of the lower or middle class. Common people.

• Patricians
• Plebeians
• Slaves
• Priests

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Composed of 300 men that advised consuls and dictated political appointments.

• Consuls
• Senate
• Tribunes
• Tribal Assembly

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Representatives from the Plebeian class that were elected to protect Plebeian interests.

• Consuls
• Slaves
• Plebeians
• Tribunes

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What type of government did Rome have, after they threw out their king?

• Democracy
• Oligarchy
• Monarchy
• Republic

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In a republic, citizens ___________  leaders to represent them.

• kill
• elect
• unite

What were the Twelve Tables?

• a list of Roman leaders
• a public display of Roman laws
• the place where the most powerful Patricians ate
• separation of power

Romans believed in civic duty. What answer best explains civic duty?

• Every citizen should be treated equally regardless of skin color.

• Every citizen has a responsibility to help their country.

• Every citizen should work until age 65.

• Every citizen should practice the same religion.

What was the main job of the Senate in the Roman Republic?

• Command the military.

• Make laws.

• Elect Tribunes.

• Choose Consuls.

Why was the Law of Twelve Tables an important step?

• Rome had no laws before that time
• they gave plebeians citizenship for the first time
• they made laws public for all citizens to read
• they gave plebeians more rights than patricians