World History 2016 Flashcards

Republic

A form of government in which power rest with citizens with the right
to vote for their leaders

Patrician

The wealthy land owners who held the most power

Plebeian

The common farmers who make up most of the population

Consul

They are like the Kings they control army and the direct the army

Praetor

In charge of civil law Roman magistrates ranking below consul

Tribunes

Tribunes protect the rights of plebeians from unfair acts of
patrician officials

Legions

A large military unit the Romans made