Flocabulary Test

2. the earliest code of Roman law from around 451–450 BCE.
5. a democracy in which elected or appointed representatives, not the people, vote on government policy and initiatives.
7. a form of government in which one person holds absolute power.
10. a democracy in which the people, not their representatives, vote directly on government policy and initiatives.
12. an attempt by many people to overthrow an established government. They are usually violent.
14. a form of government in which a country is ruled by a king or queen.
15. one of two chief government officials elected each year in the Roman Republic.
16. a form of government in which power is held by a small group of people.
18. a group of representatives elected to vote on or make decisions regarding laws for a region or country.
19. the document that describes the principles and laws of a country, state or organization.

1. the absence of government or order in a country or organization.
3. a member of the highest social class in ancient Rome.
4. to reject or cancel a decision or proposal using official authority.
6. the primary democratic body of the ancient Roman republic and empire.
8. a common person in ancient Rome.
9. a historical time period in ancient Rome that began with the overthrow of the last Roman king and the establishment of a republic in 509 BCE.
11. a form of government in which power is held by the people, who vote to elect their representatives.
13. a form of government in which a country is ruled by religious leaders.
17. group of people responsible for making decisions for a city, state, country, etc.