Question

What rights and duties did Roman citizens have?

Answer 1

During the Republic (509-27BCE), the citizens of Rome held a large amount of power. All citizens, were allowed to vote for laws and public officials, and were under the protection of Romes walls and vast armies. If you joined the   army, you would often be payed in land, usually some of the land you just helped conquer. The Romans had great deal of power over their citizens they ruled.