Rome Government Worksheet

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The main difference between the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire was:

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The Republic was ruled by elected officials, while the Empire was ruled by emperors.

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The role of the Senate in the Roman Republic was to:

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advise the consuls and ratify major decisions

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What was one way that the Roman government was complex?

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It had multiple branches with checks and balances.

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Monarchy

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A type of government where a king or queen rules the country.

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Republic

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A type of government where people elect leaders to represent them.

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consuls

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Two leaders who were elected to make decisions and lead the army in the Roman Republic.

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Senate

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A group of older, experienced men who advised the consuls in the Roman Republic.

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Oligarchy

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A type of government where a small group of powerful people make all the decisions.