Corwin Rome Notes Part 3: The Roman Republic

What does the acronym SPQR stand for in Latin?

• Senatus Populusque Romanus

• The Senate and People of Rome

• Supreme Power, Quality, and Right

• Roman Senate's Public Quest

What form of government did Rome initially have after its founding?

• Republic

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Empire

What were the two main social classes in early Rome?

• Nobles and Commoners

• Patricians and Plebeians

• Kings and Slaves

• Citizens and Non-citizens

Which of the following was NOT one of the three main parts of the Roman Republic's tripartite government?

• Magistrates

• Senate

• Assemblies and Tribunes

• Kings

Are you paying attention to the video lesson?

• Yes

• No

What was the primary power of the Tribunes in the Roman Republic?

• To elect magistrates

• To advise the Consuls

• To veto actions of other government branches

• To control the army

Which of the following was considered a part of "civic duty" in the Roman Republic?

• Serving as a Senator or Consul

• Voting in elections (for those eligible)

• Participating in jury duty

• All of the above

How did the Roman Republic's government ensure no single branch held all the power?

• Consuls could block each other's actions

• Tribunes could veto laws proposed by other branches

• Laws required ratification by the Assemblies after being agreed upon by Magistrates and the Senate

• All of the above

Why was the writing down of laws, such as the Twelve Tables, significant for plebeians?

• It allowed patricians to change laws more easily

• It ensured laws were publicly accessible and couldn't be arbitrarily changed by patricians

• It gave plebeians exclusive control over lawmaking

• It established the Forum as a residential area for plebeians