Chapter 11 Rome: Republic to Empire

Republic

A form of government in which people elect their leaders

Legion

Large groups of Roman soldiers

Patrician

The ruling class

Plebian

Ordinary citizens

Consul

Head of government, usually with a limited time in office

Veto

To reject

Praetor

Government officials who interpret the law and serve as judges

Tribune

An elected official who protects the rights of the ordinary citizens

Dictator

A person granted absolute power

Civic duty

The idea that citizens have a responsibility to help their country

Latifundia

Large farming estates

Triumvirate

Three rulers who share equal political power

Pax Romana

Roman peace

Proconsul

Governor