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

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?

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.

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.

RepublicanForm of

Government

In a republic, citizens can choose their

leaders.

The republic was established in 509 B.C. and lasted nearly 500

years.

KEY Difference between the Roman republic and the Greek democracy Greece- all men could voteRome- only men with money and property could vote.

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.

ROMAN type of democracy is called a

representative democracy.

THIS IS WHAT WE HAVE IN AMERICA.

How was the Roman

government organized?

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:

the executive branch,

the legislative branch,

and the judicial branch.

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.

Executive Branch

The two leaders of the executive branch, the

consuls, were elected for just one year by the

upper class.

Consul Job: They supervised the Senate

and ordered the Roman army during wars.

Other members of the executive branch were

the tax collectors, mayors, city police, and

other people in positions of power in

cities.

Legislative Branch

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)

The most powerful part of the

legislative branch was the Senate..

The Senate was a group of about 300 male citizens who

owned land.

These men were appointed by the

consuls.

They could tell the consuls how much money they could

spend and on what.

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

Judicial Branch

The judicial branch had six judges who were elected every

two years.

They were in charge of deciding

punishments that criminals would

receive.

Their job was similar to the job that

judges have today in the United States.

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)

Would I have been able to

vote in Rome?

In ancient Rome, you were not allowed to vote on laws or elect

leaders of the government until you

were an adult.

Even then, only men who owned land were

allowed to have a say in the laws.

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.

The RomanForum

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.

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

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!!

Roman Republic and US Government T-Chart

Rome US

WIO

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