Roman Republic

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The idea that laws should apply to everyone equally.

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Rule of Law

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Composed of 300 patrician men that advised consuls and dictated political appointments and proposed laws.

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Senate

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Representatives from the Plebeian class that were elected to protect Plebeian interests.

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Tribunes

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The power to reject the decision of another or reject a law passed by another body of the government?

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veto

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In the Roman Republic, PATRICIANS referred to

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the wealthy landowners.

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a person in the ancient Roman Republic appointed to rule in times of emergency, with all the powers of a king

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dictator

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a structure that carries water over long distances

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aqueduct

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A large amphitheater built in Rome.  Used for theater and Gladiator fighting.

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Colosseum

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What was the most powerful part of the Roman Republic? Options: Praetors, Council of Plebeians, Consuls, Senate

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Senate

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The official code of laws for Rome was called:

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The Twelve Tables