Government of the Roman Republic

How many branches were there in the government of the Roman Republic?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What was the role of the first branch in the government of the Roman Republic?

• It ran the daily affairs of government

• It acted as judges

• It made laws

• It enforced the laws

What was the purpose of the system of checks and balances in the Roman Republic?

• To elect officials

• To collect taxes

• To prevent one branch from becoming too strong

• To declare war

Which branch of the Roman Republic's government ran the daily affairs of government?

• 1st branch

• 2nd branch

• 3rd branch

• 4th branch

In the Roman Republic, what was the function of the third branch of government?

• It made laws

• It ran the daily affairs of government

• It acted as judges

• It enforced the laws

How many consuls and magistrates were there in the Monarchical branch of the Roman Republican Government?

• 1 Consul and Magistrate

• 2 Consuls and Magistrates

• 3 Consuls and Magistrates

• 4 Consuls and Magistrates

What was the basis of power for the Senate in the Aristocratic branch of the Roman Republican Government?

• Provided most of the soldiers

• Possess imperium, the right to rule

• Members were the richest men in Rome

• Each could veto

What could the Assembly of Tribes do in the Democratic branch of the Roman Republican Government?

• Control the army

• Pass laws

• Approve/reject laws

• Issue edicts

What was the limit on power for the consuls and magistrates in the Monarchical branch?

• Could not control army

• One year term each could veto

• Needed majority as soldiers

• Often paid as clients by the elite

Which branch of the Roman Republican Government acted as the final court?

• Monarchical

• Aristocratic

• Democratic

• None of the above