5.1 Vocb Flashcards
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system of government in which officials are chosen by the people
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Republic
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people who inhabited early Italy
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Estruscans
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in ancient Rome, member of the landholding upper class
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Patrician
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in ancient Rome, official from the patrician class who supervised the government and commanded the armies
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Consuls
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ruler who has complete control over a government; in ancient Rome, a leader appointed to rule for six months in times of emergency
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Dictator
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in ancient Rome, member of the lower class, including farmers, merchants, artisans, and traders
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Plebeians
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in ancient Rome, official who was elected by the plebeians to protect their interests
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Tribunes
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block a government action
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Veto
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basic unit of the ancient Roman army, made up of about 5,000 soldiers
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Legion
