Rome's government Flashcards
What were the 3 branches of the Roman government?
Magistrates, the Senate, and the General Assemblies
What’s the Magistrate’s job?
Enforce the law
The Magistrates consist of the two consuls. What’s their main jobs?
veto, run the government, and command the army
Censors and Praetors are a part of the Magistrates. Who are they?
Censors: over see the conduct of the people
Praetors: serves as judges and interprets the law
What do the Praetors refer to as the law?
the Twelve Tables
What’s the Senate’s main jobs?
make the laws and control all of Rome’s money
What kind of membership do the Senators have?
lifetime
What does the Senate do in law cases?
serve as lawyers
What is the main jobs of the General Assemblies?
to represent the people and veto bills
Who can the Gen. Assemblies appoint?
consuls
What does the Gen Assemblies represent in law cases?
the jury of the court
What branch has the power to declare war?
General Assemblies
