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| Plebeian | in ancient Rome, one of the common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up most of the population |
| Patrician | in ancient Rome, a member of the wealthy, privileged upper class |
| Republic | a form of government in which power is in the hands of representatives and leaders are elected by citizens who have the right to vote |
| Tribune | in ancient Rome, an official elected by the plebeians to protect their rights |
| Consul | in the Roman republic, one of the two powerful officials elected each year to command the army and direct the government |
| Senate | in ancient Rome, the supreme governing body, originally made up only of aristocrats (patricians) |
| Empire | an extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority |
| Twelve Tables | a set of laws inscribed on bronze tablets created in Ancient Rome in 451 and 450 BCE. They were the beginning of an approach to law where laws would be passed by government and written down so that all citizens might be treated equally |
| Representative Democracy | rulers are elected by the people; another term for Republic |
| Dictator | in ancient Rome, a political leader given absolute power to make laws and command the army for a limited time |
| Censor | a government official who counted the people of Rome. He also was responsible for public morality and some of the government finances |
| Quaestor | an official of the Roman government who supervised various financial affairs. |
| Emperor | the leader of an empire |
| Rhetoric | the art of public speaking used to inform, motivate, or persuade an audience |
| Orator | a talented public speaker; this was an important skill for Roman leaders. |
| Caesar | a title used by Roman Emperors |
