Roman Republic 9-2

A form of government in which citizens elect their leaders.

• Republic
• Communism
• Monarchy

Rome's ruling class wealthy landowners. They came from Rome's oldest and most prominent families

• Plebeians 
• Patricians
• Waltons

Latin for "I forbid." to reject

• Veto
• Vote
• Valor

head of government, usually with a limited term in office

• consuls
• praetors
• soldiers

government officials who interpret the law and serve as judges in court.

• praetors
• veto
• consuls

Ordinary citizens i.e artisans, shopkeepers and owners of small farms.

• Plebeians 
• Patricians

a person granted absolute power

• tyrant
• monarch
• dictator

the idea that citizens have a responsibility to help their country

• slavery
• civic duty
• job

The two top leaders in the Roman Republic were called what?

• Consuls
• Quaestors
• Praetors
• Aediles

usually wealthy citizen of Rome

• Patricians
• Plebeians