The document provides information about the Roman Republic. It discusses how the republic was originally formed after the Romans overthrew the Etruscan kings in 509 BCE. It then describes the power struggle between the wealthy patrician class and the regular plebeian citizens. Finally, it outlines some of the key governing positions in the Roman Republic, including the consuls, senate, praetors, and tribunes, and how they helped establish fairness and rule of law.

2. The Roman Republic The Growth and Expansion

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