Vocab. Ch. 5 L. 2 Flashcards
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Plebeian
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Ordinary citizen
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Patrician
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The ruling class
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Consul
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Head of government, usually with a limited term in office
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Veto
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To reject
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Praetor
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Government officials who interpret the law and serve as judges
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Legislature
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A group of people who make the laws
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Tribune
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An elected official who protects the rights of ordinary citizens
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Dictator
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A person granted absolute power
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Civic duty
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The idea that citizens have a responsibility to help their country
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Reluctantly
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Hesitantly or unwillingly
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Assume
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To take for granted to be true
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Intensify
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To become stronger
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Innovation
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The introduction of something new
