Social Classes and Government of Rome

What were the main branches of government in the Roman Republic?

• Executive, Legislative, and Judicial

• King, Senate, and Assembly

• Consuls, Senate, and Tribal Assembly

• Dictator, Consuls, and Praetors

How was the Roman Republic a representative democracy?

• Citizens voted directly on all laws.

• Only the consuls had a say in the government.

• Citizens elected representatives to make decisions on their behalf.

• The Senate made all the decisions without citizen input.

What system did the Roman Republic have to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful?

• Military oversight

• Direct democracy

• Checks and balances

• The rule of law

What was the purpose of the Twelve Tables in the Roman Republic?

• To record the history of Rome

• To list the Roman gods and religious practices

• To serve as the foundation of Roman law

• To outline the duties of citizens

How could citizens of the Roman Republic participate in their government?

• By running for office

• By voting in assemblies

• By serving in the military

• By voting in assemblies and serving in the military

Who were the patricians in ancient Roman society?

• Elected officials

• Foreign diplomats

• Wealthy landowners and nobility

• Common citizens

What role did the plebeians play in Roman society?

• They were not allowed to participate in the government.

• They were primarily soldiers.

• They were common citizens and could be elected to public offices.

• They were the ruling class.

What was the status of slaves in ancient Rome?

• They had limited rights and could own property.

• They were considered property and had no rights.

• They could earn their freedom by serving in the military.

• They were hired workers, not property.

Which group was able to make laws in the Roman Republic?

• The Senate

• The Assembly

• Both the Senate and the Assembly

• Only the consuls

What was the main function of the consuls in the Roman Republic?

• To judge legal cases

• To conduct religious ceremonies

• To lead the army and oversee the government

• To make laws