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Roman Republic S.S
| 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. |
| Forums | a Roman public meeting place |
| Capataline Hill | across from the forum where Roman's grandest temples stood |
| Palantine Hill | on one side of the forum where the richest people of Rome lived |
| Civic Duty | responsibility to ensure that their city prospers |
| Prospers | has success and is wealthy |