Vocab Ch 5.2 Flashcards
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Plebeians
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ordinary citizens in ancient Rome
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Patricians
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the ruling class of ancient Rome
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Consul
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head of a government, usually with a limited term in office
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Veto
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to reject
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Praetors
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Roman government officials who interpreted the law and served as a judge
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Tribune
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an elected Roman official who protects the rights of ordinary citizens
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Dictator
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a person with absolute power to rule
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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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Legislature
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a group of people who make the laws
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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
