Early Roman Republic

A form of government in which citizens choose their leaders by voting

• Republic

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

Powerful landowners who controlled Roman government and society

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Tribunes

• Praetors

the common people of ancient Rome

• Plebeians

• Patricians

• Consuls

• Praetors

In ancient Rome, an official elected by the plebeians to protect their rights.

• Tribune

• Consul

• Praetor

• Patrician

to reject

• veto

• vote

• nullify

• cancel

in Rome, they took power during a crisis, but gave up power once the crisis was over

• dictator

• consul

• tribune

• plebeian

Rome's first code of laws; adopted in 450 B.C.

• Twelve Tables

• Constitution

• Senate

• Legislature

No one is above the law; law applies equally to everyone

• Rule of Law

• Civic Duty

• Republic

• Checks and Balances

Roman government officials who interpret the law and serve as judges

• Praetors

• Tribunes

• Consuls

• Senate

wo Patrician officials who supervised the government and command the armies

• Consuls

• Tribunes

• Legislature

• Patricians