Roman Laws, Expansion, and Conflict

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Republic

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A government where citizens elect leaders

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Monarchy

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A government where kings have all the power to make and enforce laws

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Patricians

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Wealthy landowners who had most of the power

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Plebeians

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Common farmers, artisans, and merchants in Rome

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Senate

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A powerful group in Roman government that controlled laws and money

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Citizen Assemblies

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Groups where citizens could elect officials to Rome's government.

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Twelve Tables

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The first written code of laws in Rome. Helped make laws more fair and consistent.

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Veto

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The power to block a decision or law.

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Tribunes

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Officials elected by plebeians to protect their rights. Could veto laws that were unfair to plebs.

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Lex Hortensia

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A law that made plebeian assembly laws official for everyone, including patricians