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7th Social Studies
UNIT 2 A VOCABULARY
Term | Definition |
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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 |