Rome as an Empire
Patricians and Plebeians
A Patrician is a rich or wealthy person and is usually higher up in the social class. They take up most of Rome.
A Plebeian is a poor person and is usually lower in the social class.
A Plebeian is a poor person and is usually lower in the social class.
The Twelve Tables of Rome -link
These are the twelve tables of Rome
The impact it had on the Plebeians was it gave them more rights.
The impact it had on the Plebeians was it gave them more rights.
Roman Monarchy to Roman Republic
The Roman's switched from a Monarchy to a Republic because they feared the Kings were going to take over. Also, the checks and balances went into effect.
United States Government vs. Roman Republic
Similarities Differences
both have legislative and executive branches Roman Consuls(2), U.S President(1)
both executives have military power Roman Consuls have religious duties, U.S President doesn't
both have checks and balances Roman Senators= Served for life, U.S Senators= 6 years
both have legislative and executive branches Roman Consuls(2), U.S President(1)
both executives have military power Roman Consuls have religious duties, U.S President doesn't
both have checks and balances Roman Senators= Served for life, U.S Senators= 6 years