1. The Roman Republic

2. Using the glossary of your textbook, please define these words in your notebook. Consul Dictator Patrician Plebian Republic Senate

3. 3 Branches of Roman Government Executive: 2 Consuls elected for one year to run government and military Legislative: Senate of 300 members, made of wealthy Romans who advised Consuls Judicial: 8 Praetors or judges who served for one year by Senate

5. \ Using the chart on p. 157, list 2 ways the Roman Republic was similar to the US government and 2 ways it was different. Similar Different

7. Describe what is happening in this picture. What do you see in the background? What weapons are shown? 4. Who do you think is the most powerful person in this painting? Why?