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republic |
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 the Roman army made up of about 6,000 soldiers |
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patrician |
wealthy landowner and member of the ruling class in ancient Rome |
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plebeian |
member of the common people in ancient Rome
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consul |
one of the two types of 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
Ex. Cincinnatus |
