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10 Cards in this Set
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republic
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is a form of gov. in which power rests with citizens who have the right to vote for their leaders.
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patricains
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the wealthy landowners who hel nost of the power.
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plebeian
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important group made up of the majority of the population.
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tribune
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protected the rights of the plebeians from unfair acts of patrician officials.
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consul
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king like people who commanded the army and directed the gov. and served one year.
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senate
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aristocratic branch of rome's gov. it had both legislative and adimistrative functions in the republic.
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dictator
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leader who had absolute power to make laws and command the army.
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legion
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military units organized into large groups
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hanribal
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carthaginian general who was a brilliant military strategist who wanted to avenge carthage's ealier defeat.
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scipio
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a military leader who helped rome to devise a plan to attack carthage.
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