March 2016 Objective - Roman Government – Compare to US Government Bellringer – Finish packet page 6 notes Citizens of Rome – Packet page 7 Roman Government Visual Compare US to Rome (Government) HW – Read 10.2 and do Questions Senate Populusque Romanus The Senate & The People of Rome

Roman Republic Diagram Page 4 of your Chapter 10 Note Packet

Wealthy Romans with power once controlled all aspects of govt.

1.“working class”- very little money and free time 2.Before the rebelled, they couldn’t participate in gov’t

Over time, these classes faded

1.Ran the city 2.Led the army 3.Served for 1 year

1.Served for 1 year 2.“elected official” 3.Managed the city 4.The two most important were consuls

1.Protected the rights of the common people 2.Could veto the decisions of the magistrates

1.Senators held office for life; 300 total 2.Council that advised the city’s leaders 3.By 200 BC, they controlled all of Rome’s finances

Dictator A dictator was elected in times of war Would rule for 6 months Why elect a dictator in times of war? Make decisions quickly

Write this under the diagram: Checks and Balances: put in place so no one becomes too powerful. (study chart!) Things we take from Roman Gov’t: “Senate” 3 branches Veto Civic Duty - Citizens doing what they could to make sure Rome prospered.

Idea of Veto President can veto any law passed by Congress Congress can override veto 2/3 vote needed House 435 – so 2/3 – 288 votes needed Senate 100 – so 2/3 – 67 votes needed 7 Presidents issued 0 vetoes Some presidents had all vetoes stick -12

The Forum The Heart of Roman Life Lay at the center of Rome Center of Religion and Government Shop, Chat, Gossip Public Ceremonies Gladiator Events Speeches