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The Roman Republic
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Republic: A government run by elected officials
S.P.Q.R.: A Latin phrase (Senatus Populusque
Romanus) that stands for “Senate of the People of
Rome”
 Engraved
on public buildings, armor, coins, park
benches, etc.
Fashionable white robes. Jealous?
The Roman Forum
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The Roman Forum was the main marketplace and
business center of Rome
At the Forum, people…
 Talked
 Listened
 Shopped
 Gave
gifts to the gods
 Went to religious ceremonies and festivals
What the Roman Forum probably
looked like
It was basically their “downtown,” or sort of like a mall.
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The 12 Tables
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The 12 Tables were the written version of old laws
so that everyone knew them or people could read
them
They were engraved on metal tablets and
displayed in the forum
“And the poor plebeians will probably
have to hire somebody to read them the
laws anyway! Mwahahahaha!!!”
-Patrician Stinker
The Plebeians and Patricians
The Patricians were the rich nobles of Rome. They were born into rich families, and got to control Rome simply because
they were born into powerful, wealthy families. They made all the big decisions. They had plenty of time to control
Rome because they didn’t really need to work. They had plenty of money already. Each plebeian family was led by the
“Pater Familias,” which means “Father of the Family.” Plebeians often had slaves. They spoke the Latin language, and
worshipped the Roman gods and goddesses.
The Plebeians were the poor lower class of Rome. They were born into poor (or working) families, and because of that
they had to fight for their rights. The plebeians spent much of their time working. At home, they were led by the “Pater
Familias.” If they had some money, they might have one or more slaves. Like most other Romans, they spoke the Latin
language, and worshipped the Roman gods and goddesses.
The Government
The information you need is found easily on slides 810. You’re welcome.
Consuls
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How many? Two
Types of Members: Senators (Patricians)
Time in office: 1-year term
Consuls elected the senators
Job of the consuls: Ran the government
Directed (commanded) the army
Acted as judges
In an emergency, could choose a dictator
Had to agree with each other. Had power to veto the
other. In Latin, veto means “I forbid.”
Senate
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How many? 300 members
Types of members: Patricians
Time in office: Life term
Job of the senate: Advise the consuls and the assembly
Directed spending, including tax money
Approved or disapproved laws made by the assembly
Made decisions concerning relationships with foreign
powers
Assembly
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How many: All plebeian citizens
Types of members: All plebeians
No term in office
The assembly elected the 2 consuls
Job of assembly: Elected government officials—
including judges—into office
Voted on laws suggested by government officials
Declared war or peace