Rome

Question 1

Republic

Answer 1

People elect representatives to run the government and make decisions.

Question 2

Democracy

Answer 2

Every citizen gets a vote for every decision

Question 3

Emperor

Answer 3

One person has all the power in the empire. They make all the decisions.

Question 4

Checks and Balances

Answer 4

making sure one person or group of people don’t get too much power

Question 5

What event led to the end of the republic in Rome and rise of dictators?

Answer 5

Assassination of Julius Caesar

Question 6

What are 2 positives to having a republic form of government?

Answer 6

People get to elect who they want. Experienced people making decisions. Faster decisions because not everyone gets a say.

Question 7

What are 2 negatives to having a republic form of government?

Answer 7

Power is in the hands of a smaller group. Not everyone gets a say in laws.

Question 8

What are 2 positives to having a true democracy?

Answer 8

Every citizen gets a say. Important decisions are made by everyone.

Question 9

What are 2 negatives to having a true democracy?

Answer 9

Could take a long time to make decisions. Some people may not be experienced in government.

Question 10

Why were there 2 consuls?

Answer 10

To prevent one person from becoming too powerful.

Question 11

What were 2 responsibilities of the consuls in Rome?

Answer 11

Proposing and enforcing laws
Leading all meetings of the senate
Acting as judges in major court cases
Leading the army into battle