the fall of Rome Flashcards
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magistrate
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an elected official in Rome
2
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consul
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the two most powerful official in Rome
3
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Rome senate
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a council of wealthy powerful citizens who advised Rome leaders
4
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veto
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to reject or prohibit actions and laws of other government officials
5
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latin
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the language of the Romans
6
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checks and balances
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a system that balances the distrubution of power in goverment
7
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forum
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a roman public meeting place
8
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republic
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a political system in which people elect leaders to govern them
9
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dictator
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a ruler who has almost absolute power
10
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plebeian
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the common people of ancient Rome
11
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patrician
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the nobility in Rome society
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