Unit 3, Part 2 Government Vocabulary

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democracy

a type of government in which people rule themselves

<p>a type of government in which people rule themselves</p>
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aristocrats

rich landowner or nobles

<p>rich landowner or nobles</p>
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oligarchy

a government in which only a few people have power

<p>a government in which only a few people have power</p>
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tyrant

an ancient Greek leader who held power through the use of force

<p>an ancient Greek leader who held power through the use of force</p>
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cavalry

a unit of soldiers who ride horses

<p>a unit of soldiers who ride horses</p>
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Hellenistic

Greek-like; culture heavily influenced by Greek ideas

<p>Greek-like; culture heavily influenced by Greek ideas</p>
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republic

a political system in which people elect leaders

<p>a political system in which people elect leaders</p>
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patricians

the nobility in Roman society, could trace their roots back to the founding of Rome

<p>the nobility in Roman society, could trace their roots back to the founding of Rome</p>
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plebeians

the common, working class people in Rome

<p>the common, working class people in Rome</p>
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dictator

a ruler who has almost absolute power

<p>a ruler who has almost absolute power</p>
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consuls

the two most powerful officials in Rome

<p>the two most powerful officials in Rome</p>
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Senate

a council of wealthy and powerful citizens who advise Rome's leaders

<p>a council of wealthy and powerful citizens who advise Rome's leaders</p>
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alliance

agreement to work together

<p>agreement to work together</p>
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corruption

the loss of people's values

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efficient

productive and not wasteful