Roman Government Bell Ringer

What is a Republic?

• A system of government in which there is one ruler who passes power to other members of his/her family.

• A system in which only a small group of wealthy landowners control the government.

• A system in which the people elect representatives who then share power.

Who were Patricians?

• Patricians were not citizens of Rome.

• Patricians were the wealthy, landowning class of Roman citizens.

• Patricians were the citizens actually born in Rome.

• Patricians were the lower class citizens of Rome.

Who were the Plebeians?

• Plebeians were the common citizens of Rome.

• Plebeians were the wealthy, landowning class of Roman citizens.

• Plebeians were the citizens actually born in Rome.

In Rome, a dictator is....

• Someone who seizes control by force

• A ruler that would be elected to have complete control over the government in times of crisis.

• The descendent of the emperor

• All of the above

What were Rome's laws known as?

• The dictatorship

• The Twelve Tables

• The Consuls

• The Forum

Why do you think the Roman Republic is remembered as an important time in world political history?