The Roman Republic

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What was the purpose of checks and balances in the Roman Republic's government?

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to keep one branch of government from becoming too powerful

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How did the Romans demonstrate civic participation?

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by voting and getting involved in government and the community

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How did the Romans establish the rule of law in the Roman Republic? Options: The plebeians developed a written code of laws that applied to slaves and patricians. The plebeian judges decided the outcome of all cases without using written laws. The patrician judges decided the outcome of all cases without using written laws. The patricians developed a written code of laws that applied to everyone.

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The patricians developed a written code of laws that applied to everyone.

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Why was the Roman Republic considered a representative democracy?

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Citizens elected a smaller group of citizens to make laws for everyone.

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Why were these Twelve Tables placed in the Roman marketplace?

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They were a written code of laws placed in a central location for everyone to see.

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Which branch of the Roman government made the laws?

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Legislative Branch

Front

Which branch of the Roman government included members of the Senate and assemblies?

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Legislative Branch

Front

Which branch of the Roman government directed affairs of government and commanded the army?

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Executive Branch

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Which branch of the Roman government included two consuls?

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Executive Branch

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Which branch of the Roman government oversaw the courts?

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Judicial Branch