Rome Flashcards
Consul
Two main elected officials of the ancient Roman Republic
Patrician
A member of the small class of wealthy families in Ancient Rome
Plebeian
In ancient Rome, a member of the large class of ordinary citizens
Citizen
An inhabitant of Rome with full rights and responsibilities
Slave
A person who is legal property of another and is forced to obey them
Tribune
Elected officials who represented the Plebeians in the Roman Republic
12 tables
Official laws of Rome written on 12 bronze tablets and publicly displayed
Forum
Public Square in ancient Rome that served as a marketplace, Center for Public life and government
Senate
A group of 300 and then elected to govern room in the Roman Republic
Veto
To refuse to approve a law
Republic
Form of government where the citizens elect representatives to govern