1. Roman Republic vs. Roman Empire
Compare/Contrast

2. Contrast Magistrates Empire Magistrates Consuls, 2, elected
Republic Magistrates
Empire Magistrates
Consuls, 2, elected
Praetors, judges, right hand to the consul
Consuls, 2, appointed by Augustus
Praetorian Guard protect Augustus, eventually name the new Emperor

3. Contrast Senate Republic Empire Senate, for life
Advise Consuls and manage finances
Pass laws
Senate, for life
Advise Augustus
Eventually dissolved

4. Contrast Assembly Republic Empire Approved laws Veto power
Augustus became perpetual Tribune. He alone had the power to approve laws and the power of Veto.