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Warm-Up Write down the lesson name and objective Finish your RAFT activity from yesterday If finished copy down the following vocabulary in your notebook: Republic - a political system in which citizens elect people to lead them Citizen - a person who has the right to participate in the government Empire - a land with different territories under a single rule Vocabulary Republic - a political system in which citizens elect people to lead them Citizen - a person who has the right to participate in the government Ancient Greece = male, upper/middle class, born to free parents Ancient Rome = adult male landowner Empire - a land with different territories under a single rule The Roman Republic The Early Republic Patricians and Plebeians Different groups struggle for power in early Roman Republic Patricians—wealthy landowning class that holds most of the power Plebeians—artisans, merchants and farmers; can vote, but cannot rule Tribunes—elected representatives who protect Plebeians’ rights The Early Republic Government Under the Republic Citizenship is limited to adult male landowners. Rome elects two consuls—one to lead the army and one to direct government. Senate—chosen from Roman upper class; makes foreign and domestic policy. Democratic assemblies elect tribunes and makes laws for common people. Dictators are leaders appointed briefly in times of crisis. The Early Republic The Roman Army Roman legion—military unit of 5,000 infantry, supported by cavalry. Army is powerful and a key factor in Rome’s rise to greatness. Reading and Questions Read the text individually Answer the questions in your notebook with a partner Emergency Powers Imagine your group is a committee in Congress whose job it is to decide whether or not to recommend the amendment Read the proposed amendment by the Senate of the United States Your group needs to do the following: Discuss the positive and negatives about the amendment Decide to recommend it or not to recommend it Write down 3 reasons supporting your decision Be ready to share with the class