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Ancient Roma
SS 6-3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Forum | An open area in the city filled with public buildings, temple.s and markets. |
| Legion | A Roman military unit of about 5,000 soldiers |
| constitution | A system of rules by which a government is organized. |
| republic | New form of government where citizens who have the right to vote, pick their leaders. |
| veto | "I forbid it" Consuls used this in Ancient Rome and the President uses it in the U.S. government |
| magistrate | A person responsible to enforcing the law like a judge |
| toga | Roman males wore this as a symbol of their citizenship. |
| consuls | 2 Top officials who led the government for one year |
| Patricians | Wealthy lupper class landowners who held the power |
| Plebians | Common citizens of Ancient Rome |
| Civil War | A war between people of the same country |
| Pax Romana | A long period of peace and prosperity in Ancient Rome |
| Maniple | unit of soldiers in a legion who could act independently |