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Roman Government Notes
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Warm Up: Read quote and answer questions in complete sentences.
“I came, I saw, I conquered.” Julius Caesar
1) What do you think the quote means?2) How can this apply to something in your
life?
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Class Work:
Date:3.13.13A3.14.13 B
1. Warm-Up/Check HW- Plebian/Partisan Reading
2. Roman Republic Notes from PPT3. Brain Pop Videos for review
-Vocabulary Matching4. WIO
WIO: Roman Republic and US government T-Chart Homework: Background , Pic, and status
update ONLY of Roman Person Facebook Profile
**Prepare for a potential Notebook Check in NEAR FUTURE!!**
How has Rome contributed to US government today?
Rome US
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Warm-UpRead quote and answer questions in complete sentences.
“I came, I saw, I conquered.” -Julius Caesar 1)What do you think the
quote means?2)How can this apply to
something in your life?
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Plebeians and Patricians1.
K I MPlebeian Merchants, farmers,
and craft workers in Rome
The plebeians were looked down upon by the noblemen.
K I MPatrician The most
prosperous (wealthiest) families in RomeThe patricians held some of the most
influential positions in Rome.
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Plebeians and Patricians2. The U.S. government is considered a republic because a
republic is a form of government with elected officials, and in the U.S. we elect our government officials.
3. A Forum could also be like Congress or the House of Representatives because that is where senators in modern society meet to discuss issues.
4. In ancient Rome, “veto” meant “I forbid” in Latin. If a tribune objected to a law, they would shout “Veto!” If enough tribunes shouted “Veto!”, then the law could be stopped from passing.
5. A rule the class would agree to, but the teacher would veto might be, no more homework for the rest of the year.
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RepublicanForm of
Government
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In a republic, citizens can choose their
leaders.
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The republic was established in 509 B.C. and lasted nearly 500
years.
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KEY Difference between the Roman republic and the Greek democracy Greece- all men could voteRome- only men with money and property could vote.
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Another difference Roman republic and the
Greek democracy
Greece- all men voted on every law
Rome- the wealthy elected representatives to make
laws for everyone.
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ROMAN type of democracy is called a
representative democracy.
THIS IS WHAT WE HAVE IN AMERICA.
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How was the Roman
government organized?
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Since the Romans did not want one man to make all of the laws,
they decided to balance the power of
the government between three
branches:
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the executive branch,
the legislative branch,
and the judicial branch.
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The Early Republic Government Under the Republic
› Rome elects two consuls—one to lead the army and one to direct government.
› Senate—chosen from Roman upper class; makes foreign and domestic policy.
› Democratic assemblies elect tribunes and makes laws for common people.
› Dictators are leaders appointed briefly in times of crisis.
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Executive Branch
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The two leaders of the executive branch, the
consuls, were elected for just one year by the
upper class.
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Consul Job: They supervised the Senate
and ordered the Roman army during wars.
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Other members of the executive branch were
the tax collectors, mayors, city police, and
other people in positions of power in
cities.
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Legislative Branch
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Republican Government Ruled by a senate and the people
› SPQR= Senate and the People of Rome› Senate (patricians) appointed consuls (1 year)
Foreign affairs and the military Direct access by the people to the consul
› People (plebs) organized by tribes and they elected 10 tribunes Governed local affairs Had veto power (individually)
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The most powerful part of the
legislative branch was the Senate..
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The Senate was a group of about 300 male citizens who
owned land.
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These men were appointed by the
consuls.
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They could tell the consuls how much money they could
spend and on what.
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Twelve Tables› In 451 B.C. officials carve Roman
laws on twelve tablets.› Called the Twelve Tables, they
become the basis for later Roman law.
› Laws confirm the right of all free citizens to the protection of the law.
› Citizenship is limited to adult male landowners.
› The Twelve Tables are hung in the Forum
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Judicial Branch
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The judicial branch had six judges who were elected every
two years.
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They were in charge of deciding
punishments that criminals would
receive.
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Their job was similar to the job that
judges have today in the United States.
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GovernmentComparisons with US government
› Balance of power with 3 branches› Senate and House of Representatives-
voted on by the people› Consul (= president)› Tribune (veto power)› Courts (independent)› Military power (executive/legislative)
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Would I have been able to
vote in Rome?
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In ancient Rome, you were not allowed to vote on laws or elect
leaders of the government until you
were an adult.
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Even then, only men who owned land were
allowed to have a say in the laws.
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Slavery› Conquests increased the
number of slaves› Constituted 40% of the
population› Conditions were poor› Romans feared slave uprising.› Spartacus led the most famous slave
uprising.
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The RomanForum
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The forum was the center of political, commercial and
judicial life in ancient Rome. The largest buildings were the
basilicas, where legal cases were heard.
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1 = Basilica Julia 2 = Temple of Saturn
3 = Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus (on Capitoline hill) 4 = Tabularium (Archive Building)
5 = Temple of Vespasian 6 = Rostra
7 = Temple of Concord 8 = Triumphal Arch of Septimius Severus
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BrainPop! Videos1. Complete the fill-in sheet as you watch this video!
2. Now, sit back and enjoy this video, but be listening for 3 new facts about ancient Rome that we have not yet talked about! Write it on page 96!
3. Complete vocabulary matching sheet! Do your best! This is for a grade!!
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Roman Republic and US Government T-Chart
Rome US
WIO
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HomeworkYou’re making a Facebook page for 1 of the following 4 important figures in Ancient Roman history!!!
Your choices are: Hannibal, Spartacus, Constantine, or Julius Caesar
On your template, you need to complete the following sections for homework tonight:*Picture*Status*Background Information