The Legislative Branch of the Roman Republic

What was the main responsibility of the legislative branch in the Roman Republic?

• Leading armies in battle

• Creating and passing laws

• Collecting all taxes

• Judging court cases

Which two groups mainly handled lawmaking tasks in the Roman Republic?

• The Senate and the Assemblies

• The Consuls and Tribunes

• The Praetors and Kings

• The Governors and Generals

Which statement best describes the Roman Senate’s membership?

• About 300 men from wealthy patrician families

• Rotating teams of soldiers and farmers

• Thousands of citizens from all social classes

• A small group of elected plebeian leaders

Many senators were often former leaders. Which roles did they commonly hold before joining the Senate?

• Former poets and teachers

• Former merchants and artisans

• Former gladiators and athletes

• Former consuls and high officials

Who participated in the Roman Assemblies?

• Only appointed judges and lawyers

• Everyday citizens, patricians and plebeians

• Only patrician nobles and landowners

• Only soldiers serving in legions

How many major assemblies were there, each with a unique purpose?

• One single assembly existed

• Seven minor assemblies existed

• Two main assemblies existed

• Four major assemblies existed

What was the Senate’s role when working with consuls and leaders?

• Wrote and enforced all laws

• Gave advice on laws and policies

• Chose kings for life terms

• Managed all city markets

In which areas did the Senate commonly offer guidance?

• Financial and money matters

• Foreign policy decisions

• Temple design styles

• Legislation about laws

Which group voted on putting laws into effect in the Roman Republic?

• The Army commanders voted

• The Assemblies voted on laws

• The Senate created all laws

• The Consuls alone approved laws

Which statement about the Senate and making laws is correct?

• The Senate only managed religious festivals

• The Senate enforced laws with soldiers

• The Senate wrote and passed every law

• The Senate advised but did not create laws