Chapter 6: Politics Flashcards by Yulisa Gonzalez | Brainscape

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Roman Republic Political Positions

Consul

A

executive power over the army

consulate

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Roman Republic Political Positions

Praetor

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administer of the law

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Roman Republic Political Positions

Quaestor

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administer the finances of the Republic

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Roman Republic Political Positions

Aedile

A

administer the city, roads, temples

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Roman Republic Political Positions

Censor

A

take census, review citizen body, award contracts

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Roman Republic Political Positions

Plebeian Tribune

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veto legislation, convene Senate, help citizens

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Legal Phrases

Ab initio

A

from the beginning

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Legal Phrases

Bona/Mala Fide

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in good/bad faith

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Legal Phrases

De facto

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according to fact

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Legal Phrases

De iure

A

according ot law

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Legal Phrases

Doli capax / Doli incapax

A

capable of crime / incapable of crime

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Legal Phrases

Habeas Corpus

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you must have the person (physically present in court before a judge)

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Legal Phrases

Ipso facto

A

by the fact itself

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Legal Phrases

Per se

A

by itself

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Legal Phrases

Persona non grata

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an unacceptable person

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Legal Phrases

Quid pro quo

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one thing for another

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Polis

A

Greek “city,” Ancient Greek city-state

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Acropolis

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Greek “high city,” a fortified citadel (often) on hill

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Civitas

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Latin “citizenship, citizen-rights, citizen.”

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Civis

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Latin “citizen”

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Urbs

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Latin “city,” “stronghold.”

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Libertas

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Latin “freedom.”

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Res Publics

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Latin “the affairs of the people.” republic.