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WorksheetsThe Government of the Republic
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
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Class
Date
1.
What does it mean when the book says: "Roman government was structured by a constitution"?
a)
The government is organized by a system of rules.
b)
There are no rules in Roman government.
c)
The Roman government was still under construction.
d)
The government mimics the the rules of Greece.
2.
What does it mean to veto something?
a)
To order a pizza.
b)
To force a law into action.
c)
To stop or cancel the action of a government official or body.
d)
To copy the actions of a previous leader.
3.
What is the book describing when it uses the term "magistrate"?
a)
A low ranking citizen
b)
An elected official who enforces the law
c)
An elected official who breaks the law
d)
A high ranking slave
4.
What was known as the symbol of Roman citizenship?
a)
An olive branch
b)
Rope sandals
c)
A green hat
d)
A toga
5.
When does the term violating mean in the following sentence:
"Even elected officials could be tried for violating the law after their term of office was over."
"Even elected officials could be tried for violating the law after their term of office was over."
a)
To follow a rule or agreement
b)
To break a rule or agreement
c)
To steal a law
d)
To be the law
6.
What does the word consent mean when the book says:
"The kings ruled with the consent of Rome's wealthy aristocrats."
"The kings ruled with the consent of Rome's wealthy aristocrats."
a)
The kings ruled exactly how the aristocrats did.
b)
The kings let the aristocrats rule.
c)
The kings ruled with the agreeance of the aristocrats.
d)
The kings rule disrespected the aristocrats.
7.
Which of the following best describes a legion.
a)
"The basic unit of the Roman army was the legion
b)
The roman army can be found in the upper legion of Italy
c)
Rome's government officials made up the legion
d)
A legion is a type of long sword
8.
What does power mean in the following sentence:
"What problems might be caused by spreading power out among many?"
"What problems might be caused by spreading power out among many?"
a)
It may be harder to achieve change because someone will always disagree with it
b)
Too much power will raise the electric bill
c)
Power means the ability to make decisions, create laws, etc.
d)
All of the above
9.
What does the word policy mean in the following sentence:
"It also ran foreign policy and decided how to spend the state's money."
"It also ran foreign policy and decided how to spend the state's money."
a)
It is a term used to represent the police
b)
It describes a course of action taken by a government
c)
You break it you buy it
d)
Policy was an ancient Roman hero
10.
What are the consuls?
a)
The bottom officials in the Roman republic
b)
The remaining officials in the Roman republic
c)
The top officials in the Roman republic
d)
The lower class citizens of the Roman republic
11.
What does the term aristocratic mean in the following sentence:
"It was impossible even for a native to pronounce with certainty whether the whole system was aristocratic, democratic, or monarchical."
"It was impossible even for a native to pronounce with certainty whether the whole system was aristocratic, democratic, or monarchical."
a)
Ran by the people
b)
Ran by Kings
c)
Ran by a small group of leaders
d)
Ran by the wealthy higher class
12.
What does the phrase separation of powers mean in the following sentence:
"The main idea in Rome's system of government was the separation of powers."?
"The main idea in Rome's system of government was the separation of powers."?
a)
That electric and water were separated
b)
That power was shared among different people with set roles
c)
That all power was given to one person
d)
That only the kings could decide how much power their queens were given
13.
What is a forum?
a)
An open area in a city filled with public buildings, temples, and markets.
b)
A type of magazine
c)
The first form of book sold in Rome
d)
A shorter version of a formula
14.
What is an appropriate use of the word violate.
a)
My favorite instrument is the violate.
b)
The color violate looks similar to purple.
c)
Do not violate classroom rules.
d)
All of the above
15.
What does the term branches mean when describing "the three branches of the Roman Government"
a)
The three "parts" that made up the Roman government
b)
The "branches" that birds stand on
c)
The "arms and legs" of those who ran the government
d)
The "reasons" why Rome had a government
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