Roman Republic

What is a forum?

• A private meeting room.

• A public place where people could meet and exchange goods and ideas.

• An exclusive club for members only.

• A digital online discussion board.

What is a republic?

• A form of Roman government where Roman citizens voted for leaders to make all government decisions.

• A dictatorship where one ruler made decisions.

• A monarchy where a king ruled by divine right.

• An oligarchy where a few elite controlled decisions.

What is a consul?

• Two officials elected by the Assembly who ran the executive branch.

• A single official appointed by the Senate with executive power.

• An elected legislator with limited ceremonial duties.

• A representative with no administrative authority.

What is a dictator?

• A ruler with complete authority and with absolute Roman power

• A democratic leader elected by the people

• A constitutional monarch with limited powers

• A ceremonial head of state with no real power

What best describes the Senate?

• It is part of the legislative branch that made the laws and advised the consuls; made up of Patricians.

• A people assembly.

• The ancient judicial system.

• The military council.

What best describes the Patricians?

• They were the group of Romans in charge of the Senate.

• They were the commoners.

• They were slaves.

• They were military generals.

What best describes the Plebeians?

• The group of Romans in charge of the Assembly

• The group of Roman slaves

• The group of Romans in charge of the Senate

• The group of Roman nobles

Veto means:

• Pass a law

• Refuse to pass a law

• Sign a law

• Enforce a law

Rome's first code of laws, adopted in 450 B.C. is known as:

• The Twelve Tables

• The Roman Constitution

• The Code of Justinian

• The Laws of the Republic

Executive branch:

• Two consuls who vetoed the laws, ran the government, and controlled the army.

• A senate of elders.

• A council of judges.

• A group of elected representatives.