ROME VOCABULARY
Patricians- wealthy noblemen and landowners. They elected Senators
Plebians- Tradesmen, servants, and farmers. The common people of Rome
Quaestors- were the men in charge of government funds (money)
Praetors- chief judges
Consuls- The two most powerful leaders in Rome. They could make laws,
Elected by the Senate each year.
Veto- “I forbid” to stop a law from passing
Senate- Elected by the Patricians and served their interests. A council of 300 important citizens whose task was to advise the consuls during the Roman Republic. Practically ruled Rome during most of this period.
Tribunes- elected by the Plebians. Could not make laws but could veto the Consuls. Protected the rights of the Plebians
Republic- a form of government with elected officials
About Me
- Mr. Johnson
- This is the second time I have planned a school trip to Washington DC. Believe me when I say it is a trip of a lifetime. This page is designed to inform the parents and students of St. Michael's Class of 2011 about the 2011 Washington DC trip, June 6-11, 2011. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at bjohnson@stmichaelspartans.com
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