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7th Social Studies
UNIT 2 A VOCABULARY
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Veto | To reject or say no to |
| Latifunda | Large farming estates |
| Plebians | An ordinary citizen |
| Patricians | A member of the ruling class |
| Triumvirate | Three rulers who share equal power |
| Tribune | An elected official who protects the rights of ordinary citizens |
| Civic Duty | The idea that citizens have a duty to help their country |
| Consul | Head of the government |
| Republic | A form of government in which citizens elect their leaders |
| Pax Romana | Roman peace; a long period of peace and prosperity in Roman history |
| Dictator | A person given total power |
| Praetors | Government officials who interpret the law and serve as judges |
| Legions | A large group of Roman soldiers |
| Proconsul | Governor |