Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________ Section: ________________ U.S. vs Roman Government Identifying Responsibilities – Mr. LaBrache/Ms. Rice DIRECTIONS: There are many similarities between our government in the U.S. today and ancient Rome’s Republic. The responsibilities of the branches often overlap. This system of and balances” was designed purposefully so that no one branch becomes too powerful. “checks Complete the chart below by matching the responsibility with the branch of government. Put a checkmark in the box of all branches that apply. Resources: U.S. Government notes, of the Republic” worksheet, and Message of Ancient Days p. 406 411 “Rise – United States Roman Republic Citizens Responsibility Executive Judicial Legislative Consuls Senate Tribune Assembly Makes and votes on laws Controls the treasury Decides if laws are constitutional Protects Plebeian rights Can veto laws Final vote on all laws Nominates leaders Runs the day to day business of the government
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________ Section: ________________ U.S. vs Roman Government – Identifying Responsibilities Mr. LaBrache/Ms. Rice DIRECTIONS: There are many similarities between our government in the U.S. today and ancient Rome’s Republic. The responsibilities of the branches often overlap. This system of “checks and balances” was designed purposefully so that no one branch becomes too powerful. Complete the chart below by matching the responsibility with the branch of government. Put a checkmark in the box of all branches that apply. Resources: U.S. Government notes, “Rise of the Republic” worksheet, and Message of Ancient Days p. 406 – 411 United States Roman Republic Responsibility Executive Judicial Legislative Consuls Senate Tribune Citizens Assembly Makes and votes on laws Controls the treasury Decides if laws are constitutional Protects Plebeian rights Can veto laws Final vote on all laws Nominates leaders Runs the day to day business of the government
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