2 Consuls
Instead of a King, the Romans preferred having Consuls at the head of their government
Republic
Type of government in which representatives of the people make the laws
like Rome
Patricians
Rich landowners who controlled the Senate, they also had the most power in the Assembly
Also called Nobles
Plebians
The common people of Rome, who belonged to the Assembly, but had little real power in the government
Government Officials
These people suggested laws for the Roman Republic
Assembly
The 2 Consuls were elected by this group
Noble
Rich well-to-do citizens who often owned large tracts of land
Also called Patricians
Senate and Assembly
Branches of government that had part in making the laws
Senate
Controlled the spending of money
Assembly
Decided whether or not Rome should go to war with another country
3 branches of roman republic
2 consuls, patricians, assembly