The document summarizes key aspects of the government and political structure of ancient Rome such as: the Roman government was structured with separation of powers among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches; consuls acted as the highest elected magistrates and could veto each other; citizens were divided into patricians and plebeians with different rights and responsibilities; the assemblies voted on proposed legislation; and the senate advised the assemblies and magistrates. The document asks questions about these and other features of the Roman republic that served as an influential example.
The document summarizes key aspects of the government and political structure of ancient Rome such as: the Roman government was structured with separation of powers among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches; consuls acted as the highest elected magistrates and could veto each other; citizens were divided into patricians and plebeians with different rights and responsibilities; the assemblies voted on proposed legislation; and the senate advised the assemblies and magistrates. The document asks questions about these and other features of the Roman republic that served as an influential example.
The document summarizes key aspects of the government and political structure of ancient Rome such as: the Roman government was structured with separation of powers among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches; consuls acted as the highest elected magistrates and could veto each other; citizens were divided into patricians and plebeians with different rights and responsibilities; the assemblies voted on proposed legislation; and the senate advised the assemblies and magistrates. The document asks questions about these and other features of the Roman republic that served as an influential example.
2. How was the Roman constitution existent? 3. What did the Romans mean by “separation of powers”? 4. How did Romans limit the officials’ power? 5. Who were the consuls? 6. What was the veto? 7. Which were the three branches of Roman government? 8. What was the rule of law? 9. In Rome, who were considered citizens and who were not? 10. Describe the toga and what it was. 11. What were some of the rights and responsibilities citizens had? 12. Which were the two orders into which citizens were divided? Explain each. 13. What were the assemblies? What was its purpose? 14. What was the senate? What was its purpose? 15. Who were the magistrates? 16. How did politicians move from lower to higher offices? 17. Who could become Tribunes of the Plebs and what was their role? 18. What was the difference between the preators and the consuls? 19. Who were considered dictators? 20. Why did Rome serve as an example of a republic?