The Roman Republic

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What form of government did the Romans establish?

a republic

What is the main difference between a republic and a democracy?

In a republic, citizens elect others to represent them in government, while in a democracy, every citizen is expected to play a part in running the country.

When did the Romans overthrow the Etruscans?

509 B.C.

Who ruled over the Romans before they established their republic?

The Etruscans Signup and view all the answers

What was the requirement for becoming a citizen of Rome?

Being a male over age 15 from the original tribes of Rome Signup and view all the answers

What were the key characteristics of the Roman republic?

Key characteristics of the Roman republic included citizens electing representatives, separation of citizens from noncitizens, and variations in citizenship status. Signup and view all the answers

How did the government of the United States draw inspiration from Rome's model?

The government of the United States was partly based on Rome's model of a republic. Signup and view all the answers

What event led to the establishment of the Roman republic?

The Roman republic was established when the Romans overthrew the Etruscans in 509 B.C. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguished a republic from a democracy in ancient Rome?

In a republic, citizens elected representatives, while in a democracy, every citizen was expected to participate directly in running the country. Signup and view all the answers

What were the requirements for Roman citizenship?

Citizenship in Rome was granted to all males over the age of 15 from the original tribes of Rome, but there were variations in citizenship rights and privileges. Signup and view all the answers

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The Roman Republic

The Romans established a republic in 509 B.C. after overthrowing the Etruscans, who had ruled over them for hundreds of years.
In a republic, citizens elect representatives to govern on their behalf, a system that was later copied by many countries.

Roman Citizenship

All males over 15 from the original tribes of Rome became citizens.
Citizens wore togas, mostly white, to distinguish themselves from enslaved people and noncitizens.
Citizenship had varying levels, with some having full rights while others had limitations on voting, holding government jobs, or conducting business.

Republic vs. Democracy

A republic is distinct from a democracy, where every citizen is expected to participate in governing the country.
In a republic, citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.