Government - Roman Republic Flocab R&R

The Roman Republic began when

• Roman citizens were divided into two classes.

• Plebbians were given voting rights.

• the final king of Rome was overthrown.

• women and slaves became citizens.

Based on the passage, why was the Senate able to sway the decisions consuls made?

• Roman government was built to give the Senate final say.

• Consuls were often former members of the Senate.

• Voting assemblies decided this type of power was necessary.

• Their collective wealth and social status gave them influence.

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Plebeian Council and political power?

• At first, decisions made by the Plebeian Council only applied to plebeians. Later on, their decisions applied to both patricians and plebeians.

• The Plebeian Council held almost no power throughout the Roman Republic. Some of their decisions made actual change, but most were ignored completely.

• The Plebeian Council was the most powerful assembly in the Roman Republic. Their decisions were final and consuls turned to them for political advice.

• Early on, the Plebeian Council was made up of patricians and plebeians and made laws for all citizens. Later on, the council was open to plebeians only, but their laws still applied to all citizens.

With which of the following statements would a member of the plebeian revolt agree?

• The plebeians should have equal political rights as the patricians.

• The plebeians should remain subservient to the patricians.

• The plebeians should not be allowed to hold public office.

• The plebeians should pay higher taxes than the patricians.

Which of the following best summarizes the above passage?

• As Rome expanded quickly, slave labor became less and less important to the Roman economy.

• As Rome expanded quickly, inequality in the capital city led to unrest and civil war.

• As Rome expanded quickly, its capital city experienced a long period of peace and innovation.

• As Rome expanded quickly, its provinces became unhappy with their lack of rights and started a civil war.

The Roman Republic ended in

• 45 BCE.

• 44 BCE.

• 27 BCE.

• 26 BCE.