Student Question
What were the three types of government in Rome's history and their respective dates?
Quick answer:
Rome's history featured three main types of government: the Roman Kingdom (monarchy) from 753-509 BC, the Roman Republic (democratic elements with a Senate and consuls) from 509-27 BC, and the Roman Empire (autocracy with emperors) from 27 BC to 476 AD. The Roman Kingdom ended with the overthrow of its last king, the Republic was more democratic, and the Empire eventually fell in 476 AD, though it continued in the East until 1453 AD.
Western Rome had three different government systems during its long and storied history. The first government system was a monarchy and is known as the Roman Kingdom period. It lasted from 753-509 BC and included seven kings. The last king was overthrown, which commenced the development of the Roman Republic. The republic period saw the emergence of the Roman Senate and two consuls and obviously was more democratic than the previous government. The Roman Republic existed in Rome between 509 BC and 27 BC. The Roman Empire saw the emergence of emperors that ruled over Rome. The Roman Empire was an autocratic government. This period ended with the fall of Rome in 476 AD, which makes the dates of the Roman Empire period from 27 BC to 476 AD. It should be mentioned that the Roman empire survived in the East until 1453 AD.
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