Roman Republic Vocabulary

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What is a republic?

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A form of government in which citizens elect their leaders

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Who were the plebeians?

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Ordinary citizens in ancient Rome

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Who were the patricians?

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The ruling class of ancient Rome

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What is the role of a tribune?

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An elected Roman official who protects the rights of ordinary citizens

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What is a consul?

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Head of a government, usually with a limited term in office

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_____ system in which the powers of government are balanced among different branches so that each branch can check, or limit, the power of the other branches.

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Checks and balances

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the idea that citizens have a duty to help their country

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civic duty

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To reject or say no

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veto

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Roman government officials who interpreted the law and judged

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praetors

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a group of people who make the laws

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Legislature