1. Rome Vocabulary

2. FORUM
An open area in a city filled with public buildings, temples, and markets. The center of Rome’s government was located there.

3. REPUBLIC
Type of government where citizens have the right to vote and elect officials.

4. LEGION
Basic unit of the Roman army. Had about 5,000 soldiers in each legion.

5. System of rules by which a government is organized.
CONSTITUTION
System of rules by which a government is organized.

6. Stop or cancel the action of a government official. “I forbid”.
VETO
Stop or cancel the action of a government official. “I forbid”.

7. The law applies to everyone.
RULE OF LAW
The law applies to everyone.

8. CONSUL
Top officials in the Roman Republic. 2 were elected.

9. Praetor
“Judges” in the Roman Republic. 7 were elected.

10. Patrician
“Rich guys” in Rome.

11. Plebeian
“Poor guys” in Rome.