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Question 1

republic

Answer 1

The form of government where citizens elect representatives to hold government. positions. power is divided into multiple parts

Question 2

tripartite

Answer 2

A government consisting of three parts that share power

Question 3

Patricians

Answer 3

Citizens of Roman society who were part of the higher or wealthier class. These people had most of the power and say in government.

Question 4

Plebeians

Answer 4

Citizens of Roman society who were part of the working or lower class. Until later in time, their political power was very limited.

Question 5

Consul

Answer 5

Two patricians were in charge of the army and overseeing the government. They were selected each year.

Question 6

senate

Answer 6

The Roman law-making body was made up of 300 patricians. These men served in this position for life.

Question 7

Assembly

Answer 7

A large group of Roman citizens. The only group that plebeians were able to participate in.

Question 8

Praetors

Answer 8

People who interpreted the laws and acted as judges.

Question 9

12 tables

Answer 9

Roman code of law that was carved on bronze tablets. These were developed because the plebeians demanded justice. “All free citizens had the right to be treated equally.”

Question 10

Roman Citizenship

Answer 10

-Male patricians and plebeians
-Parent who was a citizen (native-born)
-Freed slaves or allies
-Made a large payment

Question 11

Checks and Balances

Answer 11

The system which has multiple parts; does not allow one part to gain too much power.

Question 12

Census

Answer 12

When citizens register themselves, their family, and their property for taxes.