Roman Empire

What is Separation of Powers?

• When the government is divided into two branches instead of three

• Means that all government branches have the same powers and responsibilities

• The merging of legislative and executive branches

• A government divided into 3 branches with their own separate powers

What is Rule of Law?

• The idea that people should live according to a set of agreed-upon laws

• A form of government

• Political ideology

• Set of guidelines for personal conduct

The Punic Wars was between which civilizations?

• Rome

• Egypt

• Carthage

• India

Why was Rome able to become the most powerful empire?

• Rome was protected by the Gods they worshiped.

• Rome had plenty of resources to build stronger weapons.

• Rome had a strong military, which conquered many territories.

• Rome had a lot of money.

1.      How was Rome influential in America’s system of Government?

• Through the invention of democracy, communism, and monarchy.
• Influenced the creation of a representative government in America.

• Via the implementation of socialism, fascism, and imperialism.
• By introducing a system of dictatorship, oligarchy, and anarchy.

What is Civic Duty?

• Democratic principle that political leaders had to serve their citizens.

• Democratic principle that citizens have an obligation to serve their society.

• Democratic principle that gave leaders all the power

• Democratic principle that citizens were given free food.

Enslaved people could earn or buy their freedom

• True

• False

What political practice does the US use today that they took from Romans?

• Separation of Powers

• Military

• Buildings & Structures

• Freedom

1.      Why was Julius Caesar considered a controversial figure compared to other Roman leaders?

• He voluntarily gave up his power to maintain the Roman Republic
• He was a strong advocate for democracy and equality
• He went against senate and caused a Civil War in the Roman Republic

• He was known for his peaceful reign and diplomatic skills

How were Plebeians and Patricians similar and different?

• All male citizens were considered equal

• Plebeians held most of the political power

• All male citizens were not considered equal

• Patricians held most of the political power