7. Founding of Rome Settled in the Southern portion of Italy and in Sicily Settled in Northen Italy Settled in the Tiber River Valley
8. Tyrants driven from power Rome becomes a republic Republic: Form of government in which power rests with citizens who have the right to vote for their leaders. Rome becomes a Republic
11. Senate Most powerful governing body. 300 members (patrician class). Served for life. Jobs: Issued decrees, interpreted laws, and elected consuls to rule. Rome becomes a Republic
12. Consuls Two consuls Serve only 1-year terms. Could “veto” acts of the other consul. Veto means literally “I forbid” Jobs: Supervised the business of government. Commanded armies Rome becomes a Republic
13. Create a chart to help you remember how Rome became a Republic, after you complete the chart give me five comparisons between Rome and the U.S. Government. Rome becomes a Republic Consuls Patricians and Plebeians Senate 12 Tables
