Ancient Rome-Chapter 12 S. 1-2

One of two top officials and military leaders in the Roman republic.

• magistrate

• consul

• legion

• maniple

A government official who enforces the law.

• magistrate

• consul

• legion

• maniple

A basic unit of the Roman army, consisting of 4,500 to 5,000 heavily armed soldiers.

• magistrate

• consul

• legion

• maniple

A unit of 60 to 120 soldiers within a Roman legion that could act independently in battle.

• magistrate

• consul

• legion

• maniple

A system of basic rules and principles by which a government is organized.

• veto

• republic

• constitution

• law

A form of government in which citizens have the right to vote and elect officials.

• veto

• republic

• constitution

• forum

An open area in a Roman city filled with public buildings, temples, and markets.

• veto

• toga

• constitution

• forum

A garment that adult men wore wrapped around their bodies as a symbol of Roman citizenship.

• veto

• toga

• constitution

• forum

To stop or cancel the action of a government official or body.

• veto

• toga

• constitution

• forum

Who could vote in the Roman republic?

• aristocrats only

• free adult male citizens

• the king

• all adults over 18