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Roman Government

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is an example of balance of power?

a)

The Assembly appoints the Consul

b)

Tribunes could veto laws proposed by the Senate

c)

The Assembly had to approve of laws proposed by the Senate

d)

There are 3 branches of government in Ancient Rome

2.

If a law is vetoed, it means:

a)

it is passed

b)

it has to be re-written

c)

it is rejected

d)

it is approved, but only with majority vote

3.

What's the defining difference between a Patrician and a Plebeian?

a)

Its just how the Sorting Hat divided them

b)

Their income and status

c)

What they eat

d)

Whether or not they could participate in government

4.

Why were the Twelve Tables created?

a)

Because eleven tables was simply inadequate.

b)

To provide written laws for Patricians to follow.

c)

To provide written laws for the Plebeians to follow.

d)

To provide written laws for all Romans to follow.

5.

If two consuls are elected, one Patrician and one Plebeian, this best describes which of the following:

a)

checks and balances

b)

separation of power

c)

the composition of the Senate

d)

a presidential cabinet

6.

Which of these is an example of balance of power?

a)

Roman government is divided into Consuls, Tribunes, a Senate, and a Citizen Assembly

b)

Assemblies had to approve all laws

c)

The twelve tables were designed for all Roman citizens

d)

Tribunes represented the Plebeians

7.

Splitting government into several branches so that each has its own responsibilities is:

a)

what creates a republic

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Democracy

d)

Separation of Powers

8.

The Conflict of Orders was

a)

A struggle for written laws

b)

What happened when you asked one parent for something and they said no, and then you asked the other for the same thing.

c)

A response to the political injustice felt by the Plebeians

d)

The idea that Plebeians pay taxes, but do not serve in governement