The Roman Republic Flashcards
1
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Types of citizens
A
- Patrician
- Plebian
2
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Patrician def
A
The members of the wealthy, high-ranking families who originally held all the power
3
Q
Plebian def
A
The workers and common citizens of Rome who originally held no power at all
4
Q
Who had no power at all
A
Women, slaves and conqueres tribes
5
Q
Government positions
A
- Consuls
- Senate
- Council of the Plebs
(Committee of Tribes)
(Committe of Soldiers) - Magistrates
(Praetor)
(Quaestor)
(Aedile)
(Censor) - Tribunes
6
Q
Types of magistrates
A
- Praetor
- Quaestor
- Aedile
- Censor
7
Q
Consuls def
A
Two elected per year, for one year term. Can veto each other’s decisions. Ruled over the senate, proposed laws, and led the armies
8
Q
Senate def
A
Unpaid, served for life. Advised the Consuls and proposed laws.
9
Q
Council of the Plebs def
A
Citizen’s assembly
10
Q
Praetor def
A
Ruled the city or army; judge
11
Q
Quaestor def
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In charge of public works
12
Q
Censor def
A
Kept public records & morals
13
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Tribunes def
A
Very powerful leaders of the councils
