Understanding the Roman Republic

In a Roman Republic, who had the power to elect leaders?

• The Senate

• The Emperor

• The People

• The Consuls

Which group in Roman society was considered the upper class?

• Plebeians

• Enslaved people

• Patricians

• Artisans

Who among the following were unable to vote or participate in the Roman government?

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Women and enslaved people

• Roman men living in the city of Rome

Which of the following best describes plebeians in Roman society?

• Wealthy landowners

• Priests and government officials

• Common people like artisans, laborers, and farmers

• Captured soldiers

What was a significant limitation of the Roman Republic compared to a direct democracy?

• Only women could vote

• Only enslaved people could participate

• Not everyone could vote or participate in politics

• It was ruled by a king

Which social class in Roman society had no role in government?

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Enslaved people

• Senators

What was the primary role of patricians in Roman society?

• To serve as common laborers

• To be captured in wars

• To act as priests, government officials, and wealthy landowners

• To work as artisans

To overrule a decision:

• appoint
• veto
• conflict 
• plebian

Which on is NOT one of the branches of the Roman political

structure?

• Magistrates

• judiciary

• Senate

• Assembly

In what ways did the Romans limit the political power of any one man?

• By having a monarchy

• By having a king

• By having 2 consuls

• By having 1 consul