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| Republic | A form of government in which power is in the hands of the representatives and leaders elected by the people. |
| Patrician | A member of the wealthy, privileged upper class. |
| Plebeians | Made up of common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up most of the population. |
| Consuls | Two powerful officials elected each year to command the army and direct the government. |
| Senate | The supreme governing body, originally made up of aristocrats. |
| Dictator | A political leader given absolute power to make laws and command the army for up to 6 months. |
| Legion | A military unit of the ancient Roman army, made up of about 5,000 foot soldiers on horseback. |
| Civil War | A conflict between two political groups within the same country. |
| Triumvirate | A group of three leaders sharing control of the government. |
| Absolute Ruler | A ruler that has absolute power. |
| Augustus | This means "exalted one." |
| Pax Romana | A period of peace and prosperity throughtout the Roman empire that lasted approximately 200 years. |
| Indenmity | Money for war damages |
| Paterfamilias | FAther of a Roman family; had absolute authority. |
| Aqueducts | Bridgelike structure that carried water from the mountains to the city. |
| Anarchy | Absence of any government |
| veto | To refuse to approve a measure. Latin word meaning "to forbid." |
