Chapter 11 Lessons 2-3 Flashcards
Plebeians-
The lower class of Rome, in the earlier times had no rights or say in the government
Patricians-
The upper class of Rome, the wealthy, landowning, ruling class.
Consul-
Administrators and army leaders of Rome’s government. There were 2 consuls who could veto each other, and they served one year in office. They were always patricians.
Praetors-
The judges of Rome’s government, that could also lead armies. Were patricians
Tribune-
A representative of the Council of the Plebs, that voiced plebeian concerns to the government
Dictator-
A person granted absolute power
Civic duty-
The idea that citizens have a responsibility to help their government
Latifundia-
Large farming estates owned by wealthy landowner patricians
Triumvirate-
Three rulers who share equal power
What rights and responsibilities did both patricians and plebeians have?
Both patrician and plebeian men were allowed to vote, and had to pay taxes and serve in the army
What were plebeians not allowed to do?
Plebeians were not allowed to marry patricians, serve in the government, or lead religious ceremonies. Plebeians had no basic rights.
What were the three branches of Roman government?
The 3 branches of the Roman government were the consuls, the praetors, and the Senate.
What was later added on to the Roman government?
The Council of Plebs was later added on, to voice plebeian concerns to the government. They elected tribunes as representatives.
What reforms happened because of the Council of the Plebs?
Plebeians were later allowed to hold positions in the government and marry patricians.
What was a dictator in Rome?
During a crisis, the Senate would elect a person to have complete control over the government until the crisis was over.