Ancient Rome and Government Vocab

What is a Republic?

• A monarchy ruled by a king

• A system where only the wealthy can vote

• A government where people vote and elect representatives

• A dictatorship with a single ruler

Who are considered representatives in a government?

• People who are appointed by the king

• People who are elected to represent others

• People who inherit their positions

• People who volunteer for the role

What is the role of the Senate?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To judge legal cases

• To collect taxes

What does it mean to veto a decision?

• To delay a decision

• To reject a decision

• To approve a decision

• To ignore a decision

What is a tax?

• A discount on goods

• A penalty for breaking the law

• An added cost or something to pay extra

• A reward for good behavior

What is a census?

• A record of historical events

• A list of government officials

• An official count of the population

• A survey of public opinion

What were the Twelve Tables?

• A set of laws in Ancient Rome

• A series of Roman military strategies

• A list of Roman emperors

• A collection of Roman myths

Who were the Patricians in Ancient Rome?

• The lower working class

• Wealthy business and landowners

• Foreign invaders

• Roman soldiers

Who were the Plebeians in Ancient Rome?

• The lower working class

• The ruling class

• The military generals

• The religious leaders

What is concrete?

• A type of wood used in building

• A type of metal used in construction

• A natural stone found in mountains

• A mixture of ash, stones, gravel, sand, and water