The Romans switched their government from a monarchy to a republic because the king in the monarchy would control all three branches of the government. This could result in gaining to much power or not being able to handle everything and fall apart. The Roman Republic was easier because it divided the power.
The Roman Republic and the united states government.
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watch this video UNTIL 1:26 to learn more about the roman republic.
Watch the video all the way through to learn about the history of Rome.
Rome as an Empire
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