THE ROMAN REPUBLIC Chapter 8 Section 2 Part 1

Rome’s Government Patricians *Wealthy Landowners *Made up Rome’s ruling class *Men-Roman Citizens *Can hold public office *Vote, Pay Taxes, Serve in the Army *Could not marry a Plebeian Plebeian *Artisans, Shopkeepers, owners of small farms *Men-Roman Citizens *Vote, Pay Taxes, Serve in the Army *Less Social Class *Could not hold public office *Could not marry a Patrician

Roman Republic Tripartite—three part Government One group ran the government One group made the laws One group acted as Judges Had Checks and Balances so one group could not get too strong, but did not separate powers

Roman Republic Roman Republic *Consul-top Roman Republic Officials -Two Consuls (Patricians) were chosen every year. -Headed the Army -Consul could veto (Latin for “I forbid”) -Veto was a way to keep each other in line

Roman Republic Praetor—main job was to interpret the law and act as judges in court Other Officials—kept tax records, handling public finances, supervising festivals

Roman Republic Senate—Most important legislative body Select group 0f 300 Patrician men who served for life In the beginning, only gave advice to the Consul By 200s BC—proposed laws, debates, and approved building programs

Roman Republic Assembly of Centuries—another legislative body Elected Consuls and Praetors Passed Laws Under control of the Patricians