Ancient Greece and Rome

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citizens

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a legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth, either native or naturalized.

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subjects

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a person or thing that is being discussed, described, or dealt with.

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social contract theory of citizenship

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​People live together in society in accordance with an agreement that establishes moral and political rules of behavior.

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city ​​State

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A city-state is an independent city — and sometimes its surrounding land — which has its own government, completely separate from nearby countries.

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philosopher

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a person engaged or learned in philosophy, especially as an academic discipline.

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Roman Republic

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The Roman Republic was the era of classical Roman civilization beginning with the overthrow of the Roman Kingdom

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politics

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the activities associated with the governance of a country or other area, especially the debate or conflict among individuals or parties having or hoping to achieve power.

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aristocracy

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the highest class in certain societies, especially those holding hereditary titles or offices.

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democracy

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a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

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oligarchy

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a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.

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military state

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a state that bases its economic model on the sustainment of its armed forces, usually in times of prolonged or severe conflict.

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tenant farmer

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a person who farms the land of another and pays rent with cash or with a portion of the produce.

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mythology

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a collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition.

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hypothesis

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a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

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constitution

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The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States.

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veto

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 the power of a chief executive to block or complicate passage of a legislative bill by refusing to sign it into law.

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patriarchal society

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​a social system where men control a disproportionately large share of social, economic, political and religious power, and inheritance usually passes down the male line.

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empire

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​ a group of nations or peoples ruled over by an emperor, empress, or other powerful sovereign or government

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​ civil war

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a war between citizens of the same country.