Republic — Social Studies definition
Defined in 2 courses:
- A form of government defined against hereditary monarchy in which offices and public institutions govern; participation and selection rules vary, and republican states can also rule conquered territories. (Ancient Civilizations)
- A political arrangement with public offices rather than hereditary monarchy alone; participation varies. (Global History & Geography I: Early Societies to c. 1750)
Where it is taught
- Ancient Rome: From Republic to Empire — Classical Civilizations & Belief Systems, Ancient Civilizations, Grade 6
- Rome: Republic, Empire & Unequal Citizenship — Ancient Cities, States & Citizenship, Global History & Geography I: Early Societies to c. 1750, Grade 9
In use
The late republic’s civil wars preceded the imperial arrangements associated with Augustus from the late first century BCE.
Ancient Rome: From Republic to Empire
Rome developed from a city into a republic and then a large Mediterranean empire.
Rome: Republic, Empire & Unequal Citizenship
Questions using republic
Problem 1
Distinguish republic and empire. Could a republic also control an empire?
Answer and explanation
Yes. Governing institutions and territorial domination describe different dimensions.
Yes. Governing institutions and territorial domination describe different dimensions.
Response criteria
- Answer the actual question with accurate details.
- Explain how the evidence or language choice supports the conclusion.
- State a relevant limit, alternative or justified revision.
Problem 2
Could a republic also control an empire?
Answer and explanation
Yes. Governing institutions and territorial domination describe different dimensions.
Yes. Governing institutions and territorial domination describe different dimensions.
Response criteria
- Answer the actual question with accurate details.
- Explain how the evidence or language choice supports the conclusion.
- State a relevant limit, alternative or justified revision.