jan 1, 510 BC - 510 BCE, Formation of the Roman Republic

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The Roman Republic was one of the first governments that attempted to represent its citizens through elected officials. The ideology behind the republic would be adopted by many future governments. The government was originally made up of the Senate, a legislative body formed by elected officials and two elected consuls who presided over the Senate and military forces, but Plebeian Council was later added to take up legislative and judicial responsibilities.

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