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9 Cards in this Set
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Republic |
A form of government in which the leader is not a king or queen but a person elected by citizens. |
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Legion |
Smaller unit of Roman army made up of 6,000 soliders |
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Patricians |
Wealthy landowner and member of the ruling class in ancient Rome |
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Plebians |
Member of the common people in ancient Roome |
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Consul |
One of the two top government officials in ancient Rome |
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Veto |
To reject |
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Praetor |
Important government official in ancient Rome |
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Dictator |
In ancient Rome, a person who ruled with complete power temporarily during emergencies |
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Triumvirate |
In ancient Rome a three-person ruling group |
