Rome initially constituted itself as a republic, governed by…

Rоme initiаlly cоnstituted itself аs а republic, gоverned by the people somewhat along the lines of the Greek city-states. Two chief magistrates, or consuls, were elected for a one-year term by all male citizens, but the principal assembly, the Senate, drew most of its members from Roman aristocratic families. Therefore, power was concentrated in the hands of the upper class, the [BLANK-1], although a lower class of free Roman citizens, called [BLANK-2], were permitted to form their own assembly. Be sure that you have spelled your answer(s) correctly to receive credit.