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Today in class we went over our homework and had a little 10 question pop quiz , it was easy and Rome is very interesting. Mr.Shick seems to be feeling a lot better already !


 Consul: A consul is like a king in that he commanded armies and directed the government.  Rome had two and they could only rule for one year and not be elected again for ten years.
Veto: Means “I forbid” and is a way to overrule another consuls decisions.

Senate: Was the aristocratic branch of Rome’s government.

Assembly: Was the democratic side of Rome’s government.  It consisted of all the citizen-soldiers of 

Rome.

Dictator: Only used in times of crisis, a dictator had absolute power to make laws and command the

army.  Their power only lasted six months.  They were chosen by the consuls and elected by the

senate.

Mercenary: Soldiers who fight for a country for pay.