Ancient Roman Government and History

They acquired the force of law

It was the one stable body within the republic

It was independent from the executive and legislature, and judges were not professionals or jurists

<p>They were given verbally, and there was no binding force of precedent</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It laid the groundwork for the separation of powers and the importance of an independent judiciary</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In the Roman monarchy, the king had virtually unlimited power, whereas in the Roman Republic, the consuls had limited power and could veto each other's decisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The functions of the king were placed in different hands, resulting in the separation of powers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The expansion of Rome led to the creation of more magistrates with specific functions, resulting in a division of labor and increased specialization in the executive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They exercised all the executive functions, including commanding the army, administration of justice, and administration of the state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As the state expanded, more magistrates were created to perform the increasing number of executive functions, with each magistrate exercising power in relation to their specific function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In the Roman monarchy, the patricians advised and supported the king, while in the Roman Republic, they were part of the ruling elite that chose the consuls.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The limited term and liability of consuls ensured that they were accountable for their actions and could not abuse their power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The magistrates were elected by the popular assembly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Roman Republic's system of checks and balances, including the division of power and the ability of consuls to veto each other's decisions, has had a lasting impact on the development of modern legal systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The theory of the separation of powers was developed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In the Roman monarchy, the senate advised and supported the king, while in the Roman Republic, it was a body of ruling elite that chose the consuls.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The king was the law-giver, the executor of the law, and the judge, but these functions were placed in different hands with the removal of the king.</p> Signup and view all the answers