Roman Republic

Punic War

Carthage

Patricians

Republic

Senate

Plebeians

Twelve Tables

Veto

Consuls

War between Rome and Carthage

group of 300 patricians that make laws, serve as judge,

Government for the people

to forbid or deny

Laws of Roman Republic

City-state in Northern Africa

2 leaders of Republic, similar to President and Vice President

Upperclass, wealthy few

Majority of population, workers