Republic Features
A Government where leaders are elected to represent the people
Which type of person was allowed to vote in the Roman Republic?
Men
What the role of Women in Roman society?
To run the household and take care of the children
What was the proper name for "elected officials" in the Roman Republic
Magistrates
Governmental responsibilities for citizens-serving in military, voting, paying taxes, etc...
Who was in charge of enforcing the laws?
Magistrates
What are the three branches/ four sections of the Roman Republic called?
Magistrates, Senate, Assemblies/Tribunes
To ensure that one Branch of the Republic doesn't become too powerful
What was the reason behind writing down all the Roman laws?
To ensure that all citizens knew the laws, and wouldn't be punished for breaking a law they didn't know existed
What was the main job of the Roman Assemblies
To advise Consuls
What were the two things that Roman citizens were expected to do as a trade off for voting rights, marriage rights, and property rights?
List TWO details or facts about the life of slaves in the Roman republic
1. They made up 30% of the Roman population
2. They were treated cruelly
3. They worked on/in farms, factories, and mines
4. Contributed to Rome's greatest accomplishments (roads, aqueducts, and buildings)
What was the main power of the Roman tribunes?
Veto power/majority rule
Various answer-
Ex: One consul could block the actions of another consul
Ex: In modern days, the President can veto a bill passed by congress
What was prevalence of the Forum in Rome?
Rome's main meeting place (main street)
Stood between Rome's richest neighborhood and grandest temples