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| Subject: Roman Republic Thu Jul 07, 2011 1:33 am | |
| The Roman Republic was the period of the ancient Roman civilization characterized by a republican form of government. It began with the overthrow of the Roman monarchy, traditionally dated around 508 BC, and its replacement by two consuls, who were elected annually by the citizens and advised by a Senate of respectable, aristocratic elders. A complex constitution developed by degrees, centered on the principles of a separation of powers and checks and balances. Except in times of dire national emergency, public offices were limited to one year, so in theory at least, no single individual could dominate his fellow-citizens against their will. In practice, Roman society was st golf in argentinaloose diamonds for sale | |
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