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What type of government did Rome have before becoming an empire?

  • Monarchy

  • Theocracy

  • Republic

  • Oligarchy

Answer

Before becoming an empire, Rome had a republic form of government. The Roman Republic was characterized by a system of checks and balances, with power divided among various elected officials, including consuls, senators, and tribunes. The republic lasted from 509 BC until the establishment of the Roman Empire in 27 BC.
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