Ancient Rome and Governance

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Republic

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A system where citizens vote for leaders who make laws and decisions. Example: The United States is a republic.

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Democracy

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A system where everyone votes on community issues. Example: A town meeting reflects a small-scale democracy.

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Plebeian

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A commoner or tradesperson in ancient Rome. Example: Farmers in ancient Rome were plebeians.

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Patrician

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A member of the wealthy landowning class in ancient Rome. Example: Senators were considered patricians.

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Consul

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A high-ranking official in ancient Rome. Example: Julius Caesar was a notable consul.

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Senate

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A governing body that played a key role in making laws in ancient Rome. Example: The Roman Senate advised leaders.

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Etruscans

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An ancient civilization that influenced Roman architecture. Example: Introduced the arch to the Romans.