Rome

Question 1

What type of Government did Rome establish and briefly describe it?

Answer 1

A republic where citizens have the right to vote on their leaders.

Question 2

What were the Twelve Tables?

Answer 2

The first written law code that included the rule of law and patricians (upper class) could not interpret the law to their liking anymore.

Question 3

Consul-

Answer 3

Command the army, direct the government. They were senate members. Limitations- 1 year term limit, wait ten years again, veto, and two consuls

Question 4

Tribune-

Answer 4

Protected the rights of the plebeians (lower class) from unfair patrician officials.

Question 5

Senate-

Answer 5

Control foreign policy, influence domestic policy, and they make decrees. Limitations- Do not make laws

Question 5

Assemblies-

Answer 5

Make laws and elect leaders. Limitations- Could not control foreign policy and influence domestic policy

Question 6

Dictator-

Answer 6

Made absolute decisions. Limitations- Only in times of crisis and had a six month term limit.

Question 7

Which form of government (Direct Democracy or Republic) do you think would be best for America? Be sure to explain your answer. Also address why the other form of government would not work for America.

Answer 7

A republic is best for America because everybody would still get a say in how the country works. A direct democracy would not work because there are too many people for everyone to come together every so often and vote on every law.