What was the key difference between the government of the Roman Republic and the government of Imperial Rome?

The government of the Roman Republic preferred peace; the government of Imperial Rome was warlike.

The Roman Republic was ruled by elected leaders; Imperial Rome was ruled by leaders who inherited power.

In the Roman Republic, there were written laws; in Imperial Rome there were no written laws.

The Roman Republic was an indirect democracy; Imperial Rome was a direct democracy.

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Lauren Burch

17 April, 11:27

What was the key difference between the government of the Roman Republic and the government of Imperial Rome?

The government of the Roman Republic preferred peace; the government of Imperial Rome was warlike.

The Roman Republic was ruled by elected leaders; Imperial Rome was ruled by leaders who inherited power.

In the Roman Republic, there were written laws; in Imperial Rome there were no written laws.

The Roman Republic was an indirect democracy; Imperial Rome was a direct democracy.

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Lorelei Stone · Answer 1

One of the key differences between the government of the Roman Republic and the government of Imperial Rome was that " The government of the Roman Republic preferred peace; the government of Imperial Rome was warlike," since the goal of the Empire was to conquer new territory.