Exploring the Roman Republic W

Which of the following best describes the role of the Roman Senate during the Roman Republic?

• It was responsible for electing the consuls and making all laws.

• It advised magistrates and controlled financial policies and foreign affairs.

• It served as the main court for criminal trials.

• It was a group of soldiers who protected the city.

Which statement correctly explains the difference between patricians and plebeians in the Roman Republic?

• Patricians were foreign citizens, while plebeians were native Romans.

• Patricians were wealthy aristocrats, and plebeians were common citizens with fewer privileges.

• Patricians were elected officials, and plebeians were slaves.

• Patricians and plebeians had equal rights from the beginning of the Republic.

What was the main purpose of the Twelve Tables in Roman law?

• To create a new religion for Rome

• To provide a written code of laws accessible to all citizens

• To organize the Roman army

• To elect new consuls

Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates the system of checks and balances in the Roman Republic?

• A consul commands the army without any oversight.

• The Senate passes a law, but the tribunes veto it to protect the plebeians.

• The Senate elects the king for life.

• The consuls serve for ten years.

Imagine you are a plebeian accused of a crime in the Roman Republic. How might the existence of the Twelve Tables affect your trial compared to a time before they were written?

• You would have no rights in court.

• The laws would be clear and public, so you could know what you were accused of and defend yourself.

• Only patricians would be allowed to testify.

• The trial would be held in secret.

Suppose the consuls disagreed on a major decision. What would likely happen according to the structure of the Roman Republic?

• The Senate would automatically remove both consuls.

• One consul could veto the other's decision, preventing action until they agreed or the Senate intervened.

• The plebeians would choose a new consul.

• The consuls would fight a duel.

Why was the position of Tribune of the Plebs important in the Roman Republic?

• Tribunes led the Roman army into battle.

• Tribunes represented the interests of the plebeians and could veto actions by other officials.

• Tribunes were responsible for collecting taxes.

• Tribunes were always chosen from the patrician class.

How did the Roman Republic ensure that no single person had too much power?

• By allowing only one consul to rule at a time.

• By dividing power among different branches and limiting terms of office.

• By making the Senate the only governing body.

• By having a king with absolute power.

A Roman citizen believes a magistrate has treated him unfairly. What legal principle from Roman law could he use to seek justice, and how would it work?

• He could appeal to the gods for help.

• He could use the right of provocatio, which allowed citizens to appeal a magistrate’s decision to the assembly.

• He could challenge the magistrate to a duel.

• He could ask the Senate to make him a consul.

What does the senate do?

• Protect plebeian rights

• Rule the empire

• Veto laws

• Makes laws