Early Rome and the Roman Republic

These flashcards cover important concepts about the early Roman Republic, its structure, citizenship, and governance.

In the early Roman Republic, who were allowed to hold public office?

Only adult male citizens.

The Roman Republic was established in __ B.C.

509

What type of government allows voters to elect officials to run the state?

Republic.

The __ were responsible for overseeing civil and criminal cases in the Roman Republic.

Praetors

In Rome, the __ was made up of plebeians and was responsible for electing tribunes.

Tribal Assembly

The Greek civilization influenced Rome by teaching them how to grow and .

grapes; olives

The Twelve Tables established the idea of __ for all free citizens in Rome.

Protection of the law.

What was the main power of the Consuls in Rome?

To command the army and advise the Senate.

The __ was the aristocratic branch of government made up of 300 members from the patrician class.

Senate

Roman citizens were expected to be available for __.

military service.