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ch.5 vocab s.s
ch.5 vocab
Question | Answer |
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republic | a form of government in which citizens elect their leaders |
legion | large groups of Roman soldiers |
patrician | the ruling class of ancient Rome |
plebeian | ordinary citizens in ancient Rome |
consul | head of a government, usually with a limited term in office |
veto | to reject |
praetor | Roman government officials who interpreted the law and served as a judge |
tribune | an elected Roman official who protects the rights of ordinary citizens |
dictator | a person with absolute power to rule |
civic duty | the idea that citizens have a responsibility to help their country |
latifundia | large farming estates |
triumvirate | three rulers who share equal political power |
Pax Romana | Roman peace |
proconsul | a governor |