Roman Republic vocab

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A government where the leader has absolute power.

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Dictatorship

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A government where people elect representatives to make laws.

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Republic

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In ancient Rome, a member of the privileged upper class.

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Patricians

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Common people of ancient Rome

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Plebeians

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Elected official who led the Roman Republic

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Consul

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A group of 300 men governing Rome in the Roman Republic.

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Senate

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2 officials elected by senators for 1-year terms.

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Consuls

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In the Roman Republic, during crises...

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a dictator was appointed

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Latin for 'I forbid'

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veto

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Purpose of checks and balances?

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To ensure no government branch has too much power.