Civic Duty and Government in Rome

Civic Duty and Government in Rome

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Sophia Harris

History, Social Studies

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

02:20

In 509 BC, the Romans overthrew their Etruscan king and established a republic, a government where citizens elect leaders. The Roman Republic expanded through a strong military, requiring land-owning male citizens to serve. They built roads and military outposts to maintain control. The government was divided into three branches with a system of checks and balances to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful. Consuls, praetors, and the Senate played key roles, with consuls having veto power. In emergencies, a dictator was appointed temporarily. Civic duty was a valued concept, emphasizing citizens' responsibility to their country.

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What significant event happened in 509 BC in Rome?

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What was required of every male citizen who owned land during the early years of the Roman Republic?

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How many branches was the Roman Republic's government divided into?

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

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What was the term length for a consul in the Roman Republic?

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What was the role of praetors in the Roman Republic?

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How many Patrician men made up the Roman Senate?

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What was the Assembly of Centuries responsible for?

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What happened when the Roman Republic faced a crisis?

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What is the concept of civic duty in the context of the Roman Republic?

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