Roman Government

What principles of American government derived from the Roman government? (select three)

• legalism

• representative democracy

• dictatorship

• checks and balances

• separation of powers

Which principle of Roman government is best described in the passage above?

• checks and balances

• rule of law

• representative democracy

• civic participation

How did this event most likely affect Roman society?

• Rights were made clearer.

• Political conflict increased.

• Social classes were created.

• Education became less important.

This describes an example of which feature of government?

• checks and balances

• separation of powers

• judicial review

• popular vote

This information explains how Romans...

• created laws.

• elected officials.

• limited the power of leaders.

• established rules for campaigns.

Which feature from the table shows that there were checks on government power in the Roman Republic?

• The Tribal Assembly was made of citizens.

• The Consulate officials had to agree on policies.

• The Assembly of the Centuries could declare war.

• The Senate was made of leaders who served for life.

Based on the information in the table, which body had judicial duties?

• Consulate

• Senate

• Assembly of the Centuries

• Tribal Assembly

Which idea about government under the Roman Republic is supported by the information in the table?

• Powers were divided among government bodies.

• Each government body had judicial responsibilities.

• Membership in government bodies was determined by birth.

• Military actions had to be approved by each government body.

Which statement best describes how the government of ancient Rome influenced the United States?

• It was a republic.

• It prohibited slavery.

• It allowed women to vote.

• It was a direct democracy.

Based on the information, which group of people were most likely plebians?

• farm laborers

• military officers

• wealthy landowners

• government leaders