Chapter 11: Rome - Republic to Empire

a form of government in which citizens elect their leaders

• republic

• dictator

• magistrates

• consuls

large groups of Roman soldiers (6,000)

• Punic Wars

• republic

• consuls

• legions

the ruling class of Rome

• plebeians

• patricians

• magistrates

• consuls

ordinary citizen of Rome

• plebeians

• patricians

• magistrates

• consuls

head of government, usually with a limited term in office

• plebeians

• patricians

• consul

• magistrates

to reject

• veto

• forum

• checks and balances

• dictator

government officials who interpret the law and serve as judges

• praetor

• consul

• patrician

• plebeian

an elected official who protects the rights of ordinary citizens

• tribute

• praetor

• plebeian

• patrician

ruler with almost absolute power, elected during time of war

• dictator

• consuls

• plebeians

• legions

the idea that citizens have a responsibility to help their country

• civic duty

• tribune

• veto

• consul