Chapter 5 Lesson 2 Flashcards
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plebeian
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ordinary citizens in ancient Rome
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patrician
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the ruling class of ancient Rome
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consul
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head of a government, usually with a limited term in office
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veto
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to reject
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praetor
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Roman government officials who interpreted the law and served as a judge
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tribune
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an elected Roman official who protects the rights of ordinary citizens
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dictator
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a person with absolute power to rule
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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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legislature
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a group of people who make the laws
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reluctantly
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a group of people who make the laws
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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
