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| republic | a form of government in which the leader is not a king or queen but someone put in office by citizens with the right to vote. |
| legions | smaller unit of the Roman army made up of about 6,000 soldiers. |
| patrician | wealthy landowner and member of the ruling class in ancient Rome |
| plebeian | member of the common people in ancient Rome |
| consul | one of the two top government officials in ancient Rome |
| veto | to reject (Latin for "I forbid." |
| praetors | important Roman officials who interpreted the laws and acted as judges in court cases |
| dictator | in ancient Rome, a person who ruled with complete power temporarily during emergencies |
| latifundia | large farming estates |
| triumverate | a political alliance of three people. |
| Pax Romana | a long era of peace beginning with Augustus and lasting until AD 180 |
| aqueduct | a human-made channel for carrying water long distances |
| currency | a system of money |
