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The government of the Roman Republic changed automatically. The consuls, the two heads of the Republic, were elected annually. The one-year term of office meant that the government changed annually. The Republic did not have a centralised form of executive government, like an administration or a cabinet. There were five types of elected officers of state who acted independently within the remit of their office.

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How did the election of Marius as consul reflect a change in Romes government?

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What was romes first written law code called?

law of the twelve tables.


What helped romes trade?

Italy


Why did Rome's government change?

Rome's government changed with the times. In a weaker phase of Roman development, they had kings. The Roman people overthrew the kings and formed a republic when they realized their power. The republic at first was the ideal form of government, but overtime became corrupt and after a series of civil wars, the Roman people were ready for a principate that incorporated the outward appearance of the republic but was in fact ruled by a single person.


What was romes influence on the government and democracy?

Rome's influence is minimal. The Romans system of government was different than the modern ones, stemming from an ancient society which was totally different than ours, and unsuited for modern societies. The period of the Roman Republic had a degree of democracy. The popular assemblies elected the officers of state and voted on bills. However, despite this, Rome was an oligarchy, where the aristocracy and the wealthy elites wielded power. Moreover, the system of direct democracy, where the people voted on bills themselves, of both the Greeks and the Romans was rejected in favour of representative democracy, where bills are voted by elected representatives, such as congressmen, MPs or senators. The officers of state, unlike in the Roman Republic, are not elected. They are appointed by the government. The Roman Republic was a source of inspiration for the independent city-states of Italy in the Middle Ages, whose systems of governance was modelled on that of this republic.

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