How many consuls were elected
2
What were the laws engraved on and where did the Romans keep them?
tablets of metal and Forum in Rome
What would consuls do if they did not agree on something?
They could veto each other
How long were Senators selected for?
life
Who advised the consuls?
senate
Why were there 2 consuls
The Romans wanted to keep one leader from becoming a king or dictator
What were the tablets called that had the laws on them?
The Twelve Tables
Early Rome was ruled by a series of kings for about
200 years
Tarquin the Proud was a
tyrant
When Rome began it was a
kingdom
They wanted all laws ________________________ to all citizens.
applied equally
How many Senators were there in the Roman Republic
300
What was the most powerful position in the Roman Republic?
Consuls
Name two of the new laws that were created by the Roman senators that we have in the United States today?
1. You are innocent until proven guilty. 2. Every citizen has the right to face their accusers in court.
The ancient Romans wanted their government to be a _______________ government
fair
The last king of Rome was
Tarquin the Proud
Romans elected 2 top senators called
consuls
Name the 3 types of government that the Ancient Romans followed
Monarchy, Republic, and Empire
How many senators do we have in the United States?
100
When did Roman become a Republic?
509 BC
The Roman Republic was run by a large group of
men
Many historians called the new Republic government the
ashes of monarchy
Consuls decide three things. What were they?
when to go to war, how much taxes to collect, and what the laws were.
How long did a consul serve?
1 year
Did Romans have a constitution?
Yes
What were the senator's main job?
Their main job was to create laws for all citizens to abide by.