Ancient Rome-Vocab

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Romulus and Remus

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Twin brothers who supposedly founded Rome

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a type of government in which people elect the leaders who govern them

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Republic

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A leader who has absolute control or power over a region

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Dictator

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Who were the common people, or the lower class?

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Plebeians

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Patricians

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powerful and wealthy nobles

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elected officials from Rome’s first government

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Magistrate

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one of two magistrates in Rome with the most power

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Consul

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Roman council of powerful and wealthy people who advised city leaders

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Senate

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public meeting place in Rome

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Forum

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to prohibit or block a certain law or action from taking place

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Veto