The Roman Republic
 Main Idea # 1 : How the original Republic was formed
The Romans were so upset with the Etruscans because they were _____________________ rulers. That they
__________________.
Rome then set up a ____________________________.
What is a republic?
 Main Idea # 2 : Rome’s republic was shaped by a struggle between wealthy nobles and
regular citizens.
 Patricians
1.
Wealthy land owners
4.
1.
2.
Citizens (male)– could vote, had
to pay taxes and serve in the
army
Artisans, shopkeepers, small
farm owners
3.
Citizens (male)– could vote, pay
taxes, serve in army
Could not marry a Plebian
4.
2.
3.
 Plebeians
5.
5.
Could not serve in government
 Main Idea # 3 : How the Roman Republic works
Consul
1.
2.
3.
Top government official
Headed the
4.
Served short term….avoided risk of
abusing power
5. Veto -
Senate
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Chosen for
Advise
Deal with other countries
1.
Elected by
2.
Bring _____________concerns to the
government
Right to
Approve public works
Deal with
Praetors
1.
2.
Government officials
3.
4.
5.
Kept
Handled public finances
Supervised
Tribune
3.
Rule of Law:
Law of Nations: