Ancient Rome

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an open area in a city filled with public buildings, temples, and markets

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Forum

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a government in which citizens have the right to vote and elect officials

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Republic

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stop or cancel the action of a government official or body

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Veto

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elected officials who enforce the law

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Magistrates

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The top officials in the Roman republic

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Consuls

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areas within a country or empire

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Provinces

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state containing several countries or territories

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Empire

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war between groups from the same country

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Civil War

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venerable or greatly honored one

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Augustus

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A period of peace and prosperity throughout the Roman Empire, lasting from 30 B.C. to A.D. 180.

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Pax Romana