Magistrates
How many CONSULS are there
2
How long do Senate members serve?
For life
What was the purpose of the assemblies and tribunes
What is the Law of the Twelve Tables
The Roman government's set of written laws
How many branches does the Roman Republic have
3 Branches
How often were they elected
Every Year
Who were in the Senate
Wealthy people, patricians
What was the special power that the Tribunes had
They were able to veto laws
Why was the law of the Twelve Tables written
The plebians fought for a written set of laws because they didn't want to break laws they didn't know.
What are the branches of the Roman Republic
Magistrates, Senate, Assemblies & Tribunes
Name 1 job the magistrates had to do
Public Works, Law, Finances
300
How long did the Tribunes remain in office
Who made the 1st draft of the Law of the Twelve Tables
The Decemvirs
When was the Roman Republic made
509 BCE
Why did they elect 2 consuls
So one person could not have too much power
Who were the Senates made to advise, and who does the Senate advise?
The King, The Consuls
What was the assemblies PRIMARY job
To elect the magistrates
Before the Law of the Twelve Tables, how were laws kept track of
They were memorized by government officials only (THEY DIDN'T)
What was the first system of Roman rule
A monarchy
After magistrates finished their term in office, what was their job
Senator
What job did the Senate acquire after gaining more influence in the Roman Government
Finances
Who elected the Tribunes
The plebians
When was the Law of the Twelve Tables created
450 BCE
Why did the 2nd version of the Roman Government change into the Roman Republic
To favor the plebians