Ancient Rome Ch 11 Lessons 1 & 2

A form of government in which citizens elect their leaders.

• legions

• patricians

• republic

Large groups of Roman soldiers.

• republic

• legions

• veto

The wealthy landowners of Rome.

• tribune

• patricians

• veto

Ordinary citizens of Rome.

• patricians

• plebeians

• slaves

The head of the government

• patrician

• consul

• tribune

To reject

• vote

• tribune

• veto

Government officials who interpret the law and serve as judges.

• plebeians

• praetors

• tribune

An elected official who protects the rights of ordinary citizens.

• dictator

• consul

• tribune

A person who has absolute power.

• tribune

• civic duty

• dictator

The idea that citizens have a responsibility to help their country.

• dictator

• civic duty

• veto