The Early Republic of Rome Social Structure, Government, & Military Mr. Pagliaro

Today’s Key Vocabulary Patricians-upper class citizens of Rome Patricians-upper class citizens of Rome Plebeians-common citizens of Rome Plebeians-common citizens of Rome Twelve Tables-list of rights and duties of Roman citizens (est. 450 BC) Twelve Tables-list of rights and duties of Roman citizens (est. 450 BC) Consul-led the Roman government Consul-led the Roman government Senate-law making body in Rome Senate-law making body in Rome Tribunes-representatives of Rome’s common citizens Tribunes-representatives of Rome’s common citizens

The Early Republic: Social Structure PatriciansPlebeians Circle one: Majority OR Minority Key points:  WEALTHY  LED GOVERNMENT  INHERITED POWER  CHANGED LAWS TO SUIT NEEDS Circle one: Majority OR Minority Key points:  COMMON CITIZENS (MERCHANTS, ARTISANS, FARMERS)  HAD VOTING RIGHTS  COULDN’T HOLD MAJOR GOVERNMENT POSITIONS  UNCLEAR RIGHTS/RESPONSIBILITIES The Twelve Tables Cause: Purpose: Effects:

The Early Republic: Government & Military Consuls: (2) Class-Patricians Term- 1 year Role- Led government & army Senate: Class-Patricians Term- For LIFE Role-Make Laws Centuriate Assembly: Members-Soldiers Term- For LIFE Role- Elect Consuls & judges, and Make Laws Tribal Assembly : Members-All citizens Term- For LIFE Role- Elect Tribunes, Make Laws Praetors: Judicial Branch Oversee courts and provinces of Rome

Dictator Absolute powerAbsolute power Term:6 monthsTerm:6 months When? In times of CRISISWhen? In times of CRISIS

Why it matters now? Some of the fundamental values and institutions of Western civilization began in the Roman Republic Some of the fundamental values and institutions of Western civilization began in the Roman Republic The government of United States is based upon the Roman Republic The government of United States is based upon the Roman Republic