Question 1

How did the Roman Republic make sure laws were carried out?

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by electing two consuls to lead the army and run the city

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by allowing magistrates to serve for one year

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by forcing tribunes to use a veto and majority rule

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by using patricians to advise the Senate

Question 2

Why did officials display the Twelve Tables in the Roman Forum?

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Romans would know the laws they needed to follow.

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Romans could elect new magistrates.

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Romans would understand their duties as citizens.

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Romans could debate the meaning of new laws.

Question 3

Why did the Roman government have a system of checks and balances?

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to keep one part of the government from becoming too strong.

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to ensure that the Roman Senate would run the city fairly.

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to make sure the plebeians and patricians shared power.

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to help Roman citizens get involved in government.

Question 4

In what way was the Roman law of the Twelve Tables similar to the U.S. Constitution?

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They were both written to protect people's rights.

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They both were written to protect the rights of the wealthy.

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They both were written more than 1,000 years ago.

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They both were written on bronze tablets.

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