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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