Chapter 5 Lesson 2 Flashcards

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plebeian

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ordinary citizen

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patrican

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the ruling class

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consul

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head of 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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government officials who interpret the law and serve as judges

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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 citizens

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dictator

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a person granted absolute power

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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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reluctantly

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hesitantly or unwillingly

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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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