Roman World Flashcards
1
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Republic
A
Thing of the people, supreme power is held in the people
2
Q
Patricians
A
Members of the landholding upper class
3
Q
Consuls
A
Supervisors of the business of government, highest elected officials
4
Q
Dictator
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Ruler with power for 6 months, political leader who possesses absolute power and wields it in an oppressive or abusive manner
5
Q
Plebeians
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Farmers, merchants, artisans, and traders
6
Q
Tribunes
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an official in ancient Rome chosen by the plebeians to protect their interests
7
Q
Veto
A
The blocking of unwanted laws
a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body
