Which class in Rome were the merchants

Patricians

explanation: When Rome established a republic in 509 B.C., two major classes developed. The patricians controlled the government with a Senate, made up of 300 elected officials.

Patricians

Explanation:

When Rome established a republic in 509 B.C., two major classes developed. The patricians controlled the government with a Senate, made up of 300 elected officials.

"a government in which power is divided between state and national levels". federalism is a system of government in which entities such and state and province, share power with the national government.