Ancient Roman Government Vocab

Question 1

form of government where representatives and leaders in power are elected by citizens who have the right to vote.

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Republic

Question 2

Written law code initiated by the plebeians to ensure free citizens had a right to the protection of the law

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Twelve Tables

Question 3

The plebeians were slaves in ancient Rome

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False

Question 4

In Rome, a member of the wealthy, privileged upper class

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Patrician

Question 5

An official elected by the plebeians to protect their rights.

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tribune

Question 6

a political leader given absolute power to make laws and command the army for a limited time in Ancient Rome

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dictator

Question 7

The supreme governing body of the Roman Republic, originally made up only of aristocrats

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Senate

Question 8

Two powerful officials elected each year to command thearmy and direct the government

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consuls

Question 9

In Rome, the public square or marketplace used for judicial and other business

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the Forum

Question 10

the right to reject a decision or proposal made by a lawmaking body

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veto

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