Ancient Rome Vocabulary

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twin brothers who supposedly founded Rome

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Romulus & Remus

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a type of government in which people elect the leaders who govern them

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republic

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a leader with complete control or absolute power

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dictator

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common people

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plebeians

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powerful and wealthy nobles

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patricians

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elected officials from Rome's first government

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magistrate

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one of two magistrates in Rome with the most power

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consul

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Roman council of powerful and wealthy people who advised city leaders

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Senate

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public meeting place in Rome

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forum

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to prohibit or block a certain law or action from taking place

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veto