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Name: ___________________________________
Chapter 12, Lesson 2  The Roman Republic
Date: _____________
Period: __________
Directions: Complete the chart below to tell about the government of the Roman Republic.
The Roman Tripartite Government
consuls
Who they were: two men, elected each year
What they did: led army, carried out laws, acted as judges
Senate
Who served in it: 300 leading Roman Men
What they did: advised the consul
Assemblies
Who served in it: all adult male citizens
What they did: made laws and elected
the consuls
Directions: Answer the following questions
1. What is a republic? A republic is a system of government in which citizens elect leaders to represent
them.
2. Why was the Roman government divided into three parts? It created a system of checks and balances so
that each group has limited power.
3. How did the Roman government change during emergencies? A dictator who had absolute power was
appointed. His term was limited to 6 months.
Directions: Ancient Roman society had two main social classes. Tell who makes up each class and
describe their roles in society.
The Patrician Class: wealthy, landowners descended from earliest settlers of Rome. Only patricians were
members of Senate. Only Patricians were members of Senate. They held important military and religious
positions.
The Plebian Class: All Roman citizens except the Patricians. They were the farmers, soldiers, merchants,
and craftworkers.