Roman Republic Test

Who were the mythological twin brothers that founded Rome?

• Remmy

• Romulus

• Romanticus

• Remus

How did the Romans establish the rule of law in the Roman Republic?

• The plebeians developed a written code of laws that applied to slaves and patricians.

• The plebeian judges decided the outcome of all cases without using written laws.

• The patrician judges decided the outcome of all cases without using written laws.

• The patricians developed a written code of laws that applied to everyone.

What is a tripartite system of government?

• a system with three kings

• with one ruler

• a government with three parts

• a government with three laws

How did Roman political structures limit the influence of the poor?

• Plebeians were unable to become consuls during the Roman Republic.

• The legislative bodies of Rome were entirely controlled by the patricians.

• Patricians denied Tribunes the right to veto decisions related to politics and economics.

• While all male citizens were considered equal, patricians held most of the political power.

How did the Roman government begin in the earliest years?

• as a monarchy

• as a democracy

• as a republic

• as communist

Tribunes were elected to protect plebeian interests.

• True

• False

What are checks and balances?

• Methods to balance power, so one group doesn't have too much power.

• A type of money.

• A system of weighing and measuring money.

• The power to prohibit, or stop a law from passing.

Why did Rome begin expanding into outside territories?

• They were greedy.

• The Romans were mighty conquerors, and they had the ability to take over other countries.

• They wanted to spread their religion.

• Neighboring countries were threatening Rome, and the Romans had to protect themselves.

 During particularly difficult wars, the Romans chose rulers with absolute power called (blank)

• Presidents
• Dictators
• Consuls
• Pharaohs 

What does "Veto" mean?

• I love it!

• I forbid it!

• We won!

• To accept a decision