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Elected officials that made up Rome's government were known as...
Magistrates
The two most powerful magistrates in Rome were called...
Consuls
Branch of Roman government that was made up of a council of wealthy and powerful people that advised the city's leaders
Senate
How many senators were there?
300
Which branch of the government protected the common people?
Tribunes
This is where patricians and plebeians elected the magistrates that ran Rome
Assemblies
These were people who were elected to represent the plebeians
Tribunes
Tribunes had this power, which meant they could prohibit the actions of other officials
Veto
This is a term for the obligation a citizen has to participate in their government and community
Civic Duty
This kept any one part of the government from becoming stronger or more influential than the others
Checks and Balances
This was the name of the clearly posted laws of Rome
Twelve Tables of Rome
The Twelve Tables of Rome were posted here for all to see
Forum
This is where the richest patricians lived in Rome
Palatine Hill
This was the home of Rome's most impressive temples
Capitoline Hill
Name three facts about women's lives in Rome
1. They stayed at home and worked 2. They did not have rights over their children 3. They had more rights than other cultures 4. They could inherit money dad
How were kids in Rome different from kids today (Name one)
1. Girls married at age 12-16. 2. Kids were not educated unless they were from a rich family.
