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an official count or survey of a population
census
a wealthy landowner in ancient Rome who held property, money, and a high position in government
patrician
a farmer, merchant, laborer, artisan, or soldier in ancient Rome
plebeian
a central or essential part of something
core
the responsibilities that come with being a citizen
a form of government where people rule themselves through elected representatives
republic
having the power to put plans, actions, or laws into effect
executive
a system in government that gives each branch the power to check, or limit, the power of the other branches
checks and balances
the principle that all people in a society are expected to obey the law, and laws are communicated and applied fairly regardless of a person’s status or position
rule of law
related to the legal system and to judgments made in a court of law
judicial
related to the legal system and to judgments made in a court of law
judicial
a government run by religious leaders and religious laws
theocracy
of or relating to laws or lawmaking
legislative
a form of government in which authority over the people is retained through a ruling family
monarchy
having three parts
tripartite