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Roman Republic
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Magistrate | an elected official in Rome; makes up one part of the Roman Government |
| Consuls | the two most powerful magistrates in Rome |
| Roman Senate | a council of wealthy and powerful citizens who advised Rome's leaders |
| Veto | to reject or prohibit actions and laws of other government officials |
| Latin | the language of the Romans |
| Checks and Balances | a system that balances the distribution of power in a government |
| Forum | a Roman public meeting place |
| Capitaline Hill | across from the forum; where Rome's grandest temples stood |
| Palentine Hill | on one side of the forum; where the richest people of Rome lived |
| Civic City | responsibility to ensure that their city prospers |
| Prospers | had success and is wealthy |