753 BC
Ruled by kings
509 BC
Ruled by people elected by citizens
27 BC
ruled by emperors

Roman Republic comprised of citizens who were divided into three classes -
1 .Patricians
were rich nobles.
They usually lived in grand houses and had slaves to do their work for them. Because they were citizens of Rome they were allowed to go to the Assembly to vote.
2.
Plebeians were ordinary peasants and the poor people.Because they were citizens of Rome they were allowed to go to the
Assembly to vote.
3. Slaves had no money, no rights, no freedom and were not citizens of Rome.
Because they were not citizens of Rome they were not allowed to go to the
Assembly to vote.

Patricians
Plebeians
Assembly
Consuls
M agistrates
Tribunes
To vote for
Women and slaves were not allowed to vote

TWO CONSULS
Two chief officials(Patricians)who held office in the Ancient Roman Republic in place of a king
MAGISTRATES It was the magistrates job to keep law and order and also to manage Rome's financial affairs. When magistrates retired they became senators and attended the Senate.
TRIBUNES
The citizens of Rome voted for tribunes. It was the tribunes job to make sure that the people were treated fairly. They were appointed to protect the Plebeians.
Senators were retired magistrates and knew a lot about the government of Rome. They gave advice to the consuls

Ran the government
Directed
(commanded) the army
Acted as judges
SUPERVISED the work of other government officials.
In an emergency, consuls could choose a dictator – a single ruler to make quick decisions.

I am one of the Magistrates elected by the assembly. It is our job to keep law and order and finances of
Rome

to discuss important government issues.
Senators were retired magistrates and knew a lot about the government of Rome the senate gives advice to the two consuls

Heading: Roman republic
Group
Plebians
Consuls
Senate
Patricians
Tribunes
Slaves
Description Powerful/
Not powerful
Right to vote?
Yes/No

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Using the words in the word bank draw two pyramids showing the political hierarchy of
Ancient Rome and modern Australia
Ancient
Rome
Modern
Australia
Consuls
Governor general
Slaves
Tribunes
Magistrates
Prime minister
Cabinet
Ministers

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Did the Romans view the world differently to us? How?
Do we still follow any of the Roman practices?
Discuss in terms of
Powers of citizens
Voting rights
System of government
Senate?
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Write a paragraph summarising your views and thoughts about the discussion
Key Words (can be used for spelling list): republic, citizen, assembly, consuls, magistrates, patricians, plebeians, senate, tribunes