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How did the Romans set up their new republic??

The Romans allowed free male citizens to vote for government officials. <- correct answer

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According to Roman tradition, the Republic began in 509 BCE when a group of noblemen
overthrew the last king of Rome. The Romans replaced the king with two consuls--rulers
who had many of the same powers as the king but were elected to serve one-year terms
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