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OpenStudy (confusedhampster):

Which of the following represents a difference between the government of the Roman Republic and that of Imperial Rome?

OpenStudy (confusedhampster):

In the Roman Republic, the Senate represented the plebeians' views, while in Imperial Rome, the Senate represented the emperor's view. In the Roman Republic, the Senate represented the patricians' views, while in the Imperial Rome, the Senate represented the emperor's views. In the Roman Republic, the Senate represented the Consuls' views, while in Imperial Rome, the Senate represented the emperor's views. In the Roman Republic, the Senate represented the emperor's views, while in Imperial Rome, the Senate represented the Consuls' views.

OpenStudy (praetorian.10):

you have the privilege of learning about the greatest civilisation in the ancient world!

OpenStudy (praetorian.10):

think about what a republic is and who it is lead by and then think about what an empire is and who runs it

OpenStudy (praetorian.10):

a republic is owned by the people for the people

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emperors rule empires

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consuls were annually elected chief magistrates (there were two of them) who jointly 'ruled' the republic.

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so we know it cannot be C or D

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patrician families in ancient rome were the aristocrats or noblemen

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plebeians (plebs) were the mob, the commoners; the populace

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Whilst patricians with their money could hold sway over some decisions in the republic they didnt own it, not officially at least

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And so the only answer is A

OpenStudy (praetorian.10):

The roman people were represented by elected senators during the reign of the republic

OpenStudy (praetorian.10):

when imperialism occurred rome was ruled by a long secession of emperors (most of which didnt last very long)

OpenStudy (praetorian.10):

you - and everyone else here - can ask me about ancient rome 24/7 i love it and i will totally stay up all night talking about it!!!

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