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Roman Government Quiz

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A republic is...
a)
a type of government ruled by a king
b)
a type of government in which all citizens share power
c)
a type of government ruled by a few wealthy people
d)
a type of government with elected leaders
2.
Roman Republic Consisted of what three parts of government.
a)
Consuls, Senate, Assemblies
b)
Consuls, Congress, Supreme Court
c)
Senate, House, Judicial
d)
Parliament, House, Prime Minister
3.
How many men were in the Roman Senate?
a)
50
b)
52
c)
300 
d)
600
4.
This word means "I forbid" and refers to the ability of Tribunes to prohibit the action of other officials
a)
Veto
b)
Reject
c)
Expartite
d)
Vedict
5.

Which is an example of balance of power? (Checks and Balances)

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

6.

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

7.

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

8.

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

9.

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.

10.

What was the name of the upper class in Ancient Rome?

a)

plebeians

b)

patricians

11.
________are 2 officials elected by the senators who serve for 1-year terms. 
a)
Consuls
b)
Senate
c)
Tribunes
d)
Dictators
12.
Representatives from the Plebeian class that were elected to protect Plebeian interests.
a)
Consuls
b)
Slaves
c)
Plebeians
d)
Tribunes
13.
In times of crisis, what did the Roman Republic do differently?
a)
They elected new Senate members who took full control of the government.
b)
They allowed the army to run the country.
c)
They selected a dictator to rule with absolute power for a short time.
d)
They elected a king to permanently take control.
14.
These two members of the Roman government commanded the army and directed the city's government. 
a)
Legionaries
b)
Senators
c)
Kings
d)
Consuls