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      Roman Republic

      • Roman Republic, (509–27 bce), the ancient state centred on the city of Rome that began in 509 bce, when the Romans replaced their monarchy with elected magistrates, and lasted until 27 bce, when the Roman Empire was established.
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  2. Apr 19, 2024 · Roman Republic, the ancient state centered on the city of Rome that began in 509 BCE, when the Romans replaced their monarchy with elected magistrates, and lasted until 27 BCE, when the Roman Empire was established.

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  3. Oct 19, 2023 · The Roman Republic was founded in 509 B.C.E. after the last Etruscan king that ruled Rome was overthrown. Rome’s next government served as a representative democracy in the form of a republic. Initially, Rome’s wealthiest families, the patricians, held power and only they could hold political or religious offices.

  4. According to Roman tradition, the Republic began in 509 BCE when a group of noblemen overthrew the last king of Rome. The Romans replaced the king with two consuls —rulers who had many of the same powers as the king but were elected to serve one-year terms.

  5. The aristocracy (wealthy class) dominated the early Roman Republic. In Roman society, the aristocrats were known as patricians. The highest positions in the government were held by two consuls, or leaders, who ruled the Roman Republic. A senate composed of patricians elected these consuls.

  6. Nov 16, 2023 · Roman civil law was based on four sources: custom. the Twelve Tables. writs. legislation from the various assemblies. Assemblies. In Rome, there were four voting assemblies: comitia curiata – responsible for the appointment of magistrates and priests and the confirmation of wills and adoptions.

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  7. Oct 19, 2023 · In 509 B.C.E., Romans overthrew the last Etruscan king who ruled over them and founded the Roman Republic. The city's first government was a representative democracy. Initially, Rome's wealthiest families, the patricians, had all the power and only they could hold political or religious offices.

  8. Although the present definition of democracy has changed considerably, one must still recognize its early evolution in that eternal city, Rome. More about: Roman Government. Timeline. 753 BCE. The legendary founding date of Rome . 750 BCE - 510 BCE.

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