Roman Republic Governance Quiz

How did citizens participate in the governance of the Roman Republic?

• By voting directly on laws

• By electing representatives

• By serving as judges

• By joining the military

Who controlled the Senate in the Roman Republic?

• Plebeians

• Slaves

• Patricians

• Consuls

What was one of the main responsibilities of the Senate?

• Collecting and spending money

• Electing the consuls

• Writing new laws

• Managing the military

Who were the plebeians in the Roman Republic?

• Slaves

• Regular citizens

• Military leaders

• Noblemen

What significant change occurred in 494 BCE due to the plebeian revolt?

• The formation of the Assembly

• The election of the first consul

• The end of the Roman Republic

What were the Twelve Tables?

• A list of Roman emperors

• A set of military strategies

• A collection of religious texts

• Written laws of the Roman Republic

What was the role of the consuls in the Roman Republic?

• They were the main religious leaders

• They were military leaders and highest judges

• They managed trade and commerce

What does Republic mean?

• Common people in Rome.
• A form of government with elected leaders,
• Wars fought in Rome.
• A person trained to fight.

What type of government did the Roman Republic have?

• Representative Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

Who were the chief executives of the Roman Republic, elected to serve for one year?

• Praetors

• Consuls

• Tribunes

• Senators