1. THE ROMAN REPUBLIC
Chapter 8
Section 2
Part 1

2. Rome’s Government Patricians *Wealthy Landowners
*Made up Rome’s ruling class
*Men-Roman Citizens
*Can hold public office
*Vote, Pay Taxes, Serve in the Army
*Could not marry a Plebeian
Plebeian
*Artisans, Shopkeepers, owners of small farms
*Men-Roman Citizens
*Vote, Pay Taxes, Serve in the Army
*Less Social Class
*Could not hold public office
*Could not marry a Patrician

3. Roman Republic Tripartite—three part Government
One group ran the government
One group made the laws
One group acted as Judges
Had Checks and Balances so one group could not get too strong, but did not separate powers

4. Roman Republic Roman Republic *Consul-top Roman Republic Officials
-Two Consuls (Patricians) were chosen every year.
-Headed the Army
-Consul could veto (Latin for “I forbid”)
-Veto was a way to keep each other in line

5. Roman Republic
Praetor—main job was to interpret the law and act as judges in court
Other Officials—kept tax records, handling public finances, supervising festivals

6. Roman Republic Senate—Most important legislative body
Select group 0f 300 Patrician men who served for life
In the beginning, only gave advice to the Consul
By 200s BC—proposed laws, debates, and approved building programs

7. Roman Republic Assembly of Centuries—another legislative body
Elected Consuls and Praetors
Passed Laws
Under control of the Patricians