Political Terms in Ancient Rome

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Republic

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People elect leaders to govern

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Dictators

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Rulers with almost absolute power

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Plebeians

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Common people

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Patricians

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Powerful nobles

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Magistrates

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Officials

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Consuls

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Two of the most powerful magistrates in Rome

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Roman Senate

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Council of wealthy and powerful Romans that advised the city's leaders

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Veto

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Latin

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The Romans' language

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Checks and Balances

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Methods to balance power