Politicals of Republican Rome

What were some of the political ideals of Republican Rome, and how did some out-live the Republic itself? Be specific; use Chapter VII as a guide.

USE AT LEAST ONE EXACT MLA STYLE QUOTATION FROM THE TEXTBOOK.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: Bonnie G. Smith, et al., Crossroads and Cultures: A History of the World’s Peoples. Volume I.  Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2012.