Republic

A republic is a form of government in which citizens elect their leaders. The Republic was ruled by Roman Patricians. A republic is where power is held by the people or their representatives rather than by an emperor, monarchy, or dictator.

In the Roman government they had two consuls, 300 senators, and 10 Tribunes. They also had a dictator who was the decidor if the consuls disagreed, he decides, and they stay in office for 6 months. The consuls were the commander and chief during war. They were supreme judges when needed. They had veto power over each other. The two consuls presided over senate and they stayed in office for one year. They were commander and chief of the army. They could veto laws and be a judge if needed. The senators held office for life. There was only a new senator when one died. They were foreign and military maters. The ten tribunes had veto power and protected the Plebeians rights. The Romans had a written set of laws called the twelve tables. Slaves, woman, and foreigners didn't have much say in anything.
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