Key Words

• a Patrician is Roman citizen who can trace their linage to the first senate of Romulus
• a Plebeian is a regular Roman Citizen
• Equities are non political wealthy traders in charge of tax
• A Novus Homo is a person entering politics with no political family background
• A Noble is a person with at least one consul in their linage
• "Res Publica" is the Latin name for the Roman Republic
• the Senate is an assembly that governs Rome
• "Cursus Honourum" is the political career ladder of Rome
• [2] Consul is the highest office and holds imperium
• [8] Praector is in charge of law courts
• [4] Aedile is an optional position in charge of public affairs
• [20] Quaestor are the lowest rank and in charge of the treasury and paperwork
• [10] Tribune only for Plebeians and can veto laws
• [2] Censor holds office for 18 months, in charge of public morality and the census
• [1] Dictator a temporary position held for 6 months in emergencies
• Governors are in charge of ruling a province of Rome
• Amicitia is a political alliance
• A Patron funds clients in exchange for political support
• inamicitia is political rivalry
• Optimates are a political faction concerned with preserving tradition and the senatorial order
• Popularis is a political faction that is concerned with the interests of the people
• Prescriptions are when political enemies are put to death and their assets taken