Democracy Basics
Around what year did democracy begin in the greek city states?
Around 500 BC
What were the 3 ruling bodies in Ancient Rome?
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
To keep balance of power
What does the R in RACE stand for?
Restate question
What were two groups of Roman citizens called?
Patricians and plebians
What do the greek words "demos" and "kratos" mean?
Common people rule
Which part of the Roman government is most powerful?
Senate
What does veto mean?
After transition words, what is needed?
A comma
Which roman group included farmers, merchants, and soldiers?
Plebians
What type of government did the romans develop?
Republic
What was the Ancient Roman equivalent to the US President?
Consuls
The tribunes
How does a RACES response end?
Summing it up
What was one major difference between Ancient Rome and US voting power?
Voting, represented people and wishes
Give two responsibilities of the Roman assemblies
voted on laws, elected magistrates, declared wars
Explain how congress can override a Presidential veto
If 2/3 of both senate and representatives vote
Give me R response for the question how is the government of Ancint Rome similar to the US government?
Answers Vary
Women couldn't vote
One important similarity and difference in Ancient Roman and US government
Answers vary
How often were Roman consuls elected?
Every year
What could happen if one part of government has too much power?
No balance of power
What does cite in a RACE response mean?
(pg. )
Who was considered part of the patricians group?
Rich people