Key Words

    avatar
    Created by
    Pursuit of Happiness

    Cards (22)

    • 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