Lesson 3: 3. Government & Religion

Why did the Romans create a "Tripartite" government with Checks and Balances, and how does that influence the U.S. government today?

What was the importance of Civic Duty to a Roman citizen, and how did the Veto protect the common people?

How did Roman religion transition from the Polytheism of the Pantheon to the Monotheism of Christianity?

Consuls, Veto, Senate, Civic Duty, Polytheism/Monotheism.

CIV 6–8.1
CCSS RI.6.6

DOK 1-3

Relate to today's government: Roman struggle for "fairness" is similar to how citizens participate in government in Connecticut today.

Chunking of text, graphic organizers, visual learning

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