Roman Government Structure: Polybius vs Two Consul System

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Which branch within the checks and balances system held the most power according to Polybius's view?

The Consuls

The Senate (correct)

The Plebeians (assemblies)

The Tribunes of the Plebes

What was a key role of the Two Consul System in the Roman government?

Controlled money (treasury)

Represented the Plebeians

Controlled military affairs (correct)

Held responsibility for summoning the senate and assemblies

What was the main purpose of the Tribune of the Plebes in Roman government?

Controlled military expenditures

Advised the consuls

Represented the wants and needs of the Plebeians (correct)

Controlled money (treasury)

What was a significant reason for social barriers between Patricians and Plebeians in Rome?

Religion Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main issues with the sumptuary laws regarding rites?

Excluding Plebeians from participating in government Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the impact of Latifundias on Roman society?

Centralizing power in the hands of the Patricians Signup and view all the answers

What was a major challenge associated with the management of Roman provinces?

Corruption and self-interest of governors Signup and view all the answers

Who were the members of the First Triumvirate before its disbandment?

Julius Caesar, Pompey, Mark Antony Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Caesar crossing the Rubicon?

Establishing a strict military dictatorship Signup and view all the answers

How did Caesar's actions impact land ownership in Rome?

Giving back land to commoners and farmers, breaking latifundias Signup and view all the answers

Roman Government Structure: Polybius vs Two Consul System

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Which branch within the checks and balances system held the most power according to Polybius's view?

What was a key role of the Two Consul System in the Roman government?

What was the main purpose of the Tribune of the Plebes in Roman government?

What was a significant reason for social barriers between Patricians and Plebeians in Rome?

What was one of the main issues with the sumptuary laws regarding rites?

What characterized the impact of Latifundias on Roman society?

What was a major challenge associated with the management of Roman provinces?

Who were the members of the First Triumvirate before its disbandment?

What was the significance of Caesar crossing the Rubicon?

How did Caesar's actions impact land ownership in Rome?

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