Ancient Rome and Carthage

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republic

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a form of government in which the leaders are elected by the citizens

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legion

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smaller unit of the Roman army

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patrician

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wealthy landowner and member of the ruling class

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plebeian

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commoner of Rome; merchants, farmers, artisans

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consul

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the two top government officials

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veto

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to reject

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Praetor

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Important government official in ancient Rome that served as a judge

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dictator

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person who ruled with complete power temporarily during emergencies

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Twelve Tables

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Rome's first written code of law

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rule of law

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law applies to everyone equally including those who govern