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Historians think that after Rome overthrew its last king in 509 BCE, it became a republic.
The chart below compares some important parts of a monarchy to a republic. Look at the chart, then answer the question below.
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Based on the table above, which of the following statements are probably true about the Roman Republic? Select the two that apply.
Monarchy
Republic
Ruler
A monarch, such as a king, is in charge of everything as long as he lives.
A group of citizens is in charge of everything. They are elected by other citizens and often serve for a limited amount of time.
Laws
The monarch makes all laws. The monarch can choose whether or not to follow them. Everyone else is forced to follow the monarch's laws.
Groups of citizens make all laws.
Laws apply to all citizens equally, even the ruler.
Ruled
People are called subjects and can only Some people are called citizens and do things that the monarch lets them
can do anything the law lets them
Rome's citizens were allowed to choose their own leaders.
The republic was ruled by strong leaders who reigned for life.
Rome's people had no say in how they were governed.
All Roman citizens were supposed to be treated the same by the law.
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Based on the information provided in the chart comparing a monarchy to a republic, the two statements that are probably true about the Roman Republic are:
