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Government Structure of the Roman Republic
Two consuls ruled as the chief leaders in all civil and military matters
• Praetors oversaw civil and criminal courts
• The Senate debated and advised on new laws
The Assemblies could vote for new laws
The characteristics listed in the box best reflect the efforts of the Roman Republic to -
A reduce tension between plebeians and patricians
B maintain effective borders against barbarian invasion
C separate power among different government branches
D divide power between provincial and central authorities
How did the Roman idea of citizenship facilitate political stability throughout Roman