Rome Vocabulary
FORUM An open area in a city filled with public buildings, temples, and markets. The center of Rome’s government was located there.
REPUBLIC Type of government where citizens have the right to vote and elect officials.
Basic unit of the Roman army. Had about 5,000 soldiers in each legion.
System of rules by which a government is organized. CONSTITUTION System of rules by which a government is organized.
Stop or cancel the action of a government official. “I forbid”. VETO Stop or cancel the action of a government official. “I forbid”.
The law applies to everyone. RULE OF LAW The law applies to everyone.
Top officials in the Roman Republic. 2 were elected. CONSUL Top officials in the Roman Republic. 2 were elected.
“Judges” in the Roman Republic. 7 were elected. Praetor “Judges” in the Roman Republic. 7 were elected.
Patrician “Rich guys” in Rome.
Plebeian “Poor guys” in Rome.