Roman Society and Government Concepts

Twin brothers who supposedly founded Rome.

• Romulus and Remus

• Republic and Dictator

• Plebians and Patricians

• Consul and Senate

A type of government in which people elect the leaders who govern them.

• Legion

• Empire

• Dictator

• Republic

A leader with complete control or absolute power.

• Plebian

• Dictator

• Forum

• Magistrate

Common people of Rome.

• Plebians

• Patricians

• Magistrates

• Senate

Powerful and Wealthy nobles of Ancient Rome.

• Plebians

• Patricians

• Dictators

• Legion

Elected officials from Rome's first government.

• Patricians

• Magistrates

• Dictator

• Legion

One of two magistrates in Rome with the most power.

• Forum

• Senate

• Consul

• Legion

Roman council of powerful and wealthy people who advised city leaders.

• Consul

• Magistrate

• Patricians

• Senate

Public meeting place in Rome

• Senate

• Veto

• Forum

• Republic

To prohibit or block a certain law or action from taking place.

• veto

• legion

• consul

• magistrate