Ch.5 L.2 Flashcards
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Plebeians
A
ordinary citizen
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patricians
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The ruling class
2
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Consul
A
head of government, usually with a limited term in office
3
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Veto
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To reject
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Praetors
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government officials who interpret the law and serve as judges
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Legislature
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a group of people who make the laws
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Tribune
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an elected official who protects the rights of ordinary citizens
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Dictator
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a person granted absolute power
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Civic duty
A
the idea that citizens have a responsibility to help their country
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Reluctantly
A
hesitantly or unwillingly
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Assume
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to take for granted to be true
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Intensify
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to become stronger
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Innovation
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the introduction of something new
