Patrician- Upper- class citizens who belonged to the oldest and noblest Roman families
Republic- In reference to ancient Rome, the system of city- state government in which decision making power was shared between the senate and the assemblies of male citizens
Plebeians- The Roman common people, including workers, small farmers, and wealthy people who were not patricians
Senate- In ancient Rome, a government assembly appointed by the king, and under the Republic by the consuls; originally all members were patricians, but in time wealthy plebeians were appointed as well
Consuls- In the Roman Republic, two senators lead the government and military for one- year terms and appointed their own successors
Dictator- In the Roman Republic; a single leader with full decision making powers, appointed for a maximum six-month term during times of an emergency
Tribunes- Magistrates elected by the plebeians, who eventually gained the power to initiate and veto laws
Client- A person who provides personal services in return for money and protection from a patron
Patron- A wealthy person who supports others with money and protection in exchange for personal services
Pontiff- in ancient Rome; one of the Republic's leading priests
Paterfamilias- The "family father" in ancient Rome, who had unlimited power over his house hold
Matron- Title of honor given to a married women in ancient Rome
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