Roman Republic

Wealthy landowners. They made up the ruling class, could vote, had to pay taxes, and serve in the army

• Plebeians

• Patricians

• Consuls

• Tribunes

The artisan and craftsman's class. They could vote, had to pay taxes, and serve in the army. Made up 90% of population

• Plebeians

• Patricians

• Consuls

• Tribunes

Top government officials. Had veto power. Served 1 year terms and headed the army and government.

• Plebeians

• Patricians

• Consuls

• Tribunes

Elected by the Assembly. Eventually gained Veto power and served as the voice of the Plebeians in the Senate.

• Plebeians

• Patricians

• Consuls

• Tribunes

Translates: "I forbid". The power to reject a ruling or law from being put into place.

• Vitalus

• Virgo

• Veto

• Via

These were the judges and tax collectors. They handled public festivals and interpreted the laws.

• Plebeians

• Praetors

• Consuls

• Dictator

They had complete control but served only on a temporary basis during emergencies. Appointed by the Senate.

• Dictator

• Praetors

• Patricians

• Fasces

Best known early dictator. He gathered an army to defend Rome in 460 BCE when a powerful enemy approached. Accomplished his goal in 15 days and then handed power back to the Senate. He was an inspiration to George Washington

• Cladius

• Constantine

• Aurelius

• Cincinnatus

This was the Roman marketplace. In Ancient Greece, it was called an Agora.

• Town Square

• Formal

• Forum

• Fasces

The symbol of legal authority. It was a bundle of rods and axes.

• Fasces

• Twelve Tables

• Eagle

• Cannae