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Aedile |
Town magistrate concerned with day to day administration. - Responsible for the maintenance of public buildings (i.e temples, buildings and markets). |
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Basilica |
Hall in the Forum used for business and justice (law courts). |
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Duovir/Duumvir |
One of two equal senior magistrates elected annually. Concerned with the administration of justice and electoral rolls. |
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Ordo Decurionum |
The legislative body. New members were admitted every 5 years and remained on the council for life. Members were called Decuriones. |
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Comitium |
A roofless building where people assembled for voting or public meetings. |
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Quattuorviri |
The 'Board of Four'. Made up of the two elected duumvir and two aediles. Made generous contributions to city. |
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Quinquennales |
Municipal officers elected every 5 years to conduct a census and review the Ordo Decurionum. |
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Programmata |
Posters painted on walls urging voters to support certain candidates. |
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Beneficia |
Small gifts given by candidates for office or office holders to citizens. |
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Candida |
Garment worn by candidates for office. |
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Curia |
Meeting house where the Decurio council met. |
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Patronus |
Person who represented Pompeii in dealings with the Roman government. |
