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the common people of ancient Rome
plebeians
The wealthy people of Rome, make up 5% of the population.
patricians
a political system in which people elect leaders to govern them
republic
the two most powerful officials in Rome
consuls
to reject or cancel actions by government officials
veto
the language of the Romans
Latin
a system that balances the distribution of power in government
checks and balances
a Roman public meeting place with government buildings, temples and markets
forum
a group of up to 6000 Roman soldiers
legion
a series of wars between Rome and Carthage in the 200's and 100's BC
Punic Wars
Rule of law means...
the law applies to everyone
a famous Roman dictator who gained power in 458 BC; successfully defended Rome against a powerful enemy and resigned his position as dictator and went back to farming.
Cincinnatus
a ruler who has almost absolute power
dictator
a Roman consul and general who had great political power because of the support of the army
Gaius Marius
a former gladiator who led a rebellion of Roman slaves
Spartacus
twin brothers who were the legendary founders of Rome
Romulus and Remus
