Ch. 5 Flashcards
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Plebeians
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Ordinary citizens
1
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patrician
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the ruling class
2
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consul
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head of government, usually with a limited term in office
3
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Veto
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To reject
4
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praetor
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government officials who interpret the law and serve as judges
5
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Legislature
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a group of people who make the laws
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Tribune
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an elected official who protects the rights of ordinary citizen
7
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Dictator
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A person granted absolute power
8
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Reluctantly
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Hesitantly or unwilling
9
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Civic duty
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the idea that citizens have a responsibility to help their country
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Assume
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To take for granted to be true
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Intensify
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To become stronger
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Innovation
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the introduction of something new
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Latufundia
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Large farming astates
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Transform
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To change the structure of
