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Term | Definition |
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Republic | A republic is a state or country which is organised with a form of government |
Empire | an extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority, formerly especially an emperor or empress. |
Legion | a unit of 3,000–6,000 men in the ancient Roman army. |
Patricians | nobleman |
Consul | an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect and promote the government's citizens and interests there. |
Praetor | each of two ancient Roman magistrates ranking below consul. |
dictator | a ruler with power over a country |
Aqueducts | a bridge |
Veto | to reject a decision or proposal made by an official law-maker |
latifundia | a large landed estate or ranch in ancient Rome |
triumvirate | (in ancient Rome) a group of three men holding power |
Pax Romana | he peace that existed between nationalities within the Roman Empire. |
currency | a system of money in general use in a particular country. |
Checks and Balances | counterbalancing influences by which an organization or system is regulated, typically those ensuring that political power is not concentrated in the hands of individuals or groups. |