a war between groups in the same country

someone who rules with absolute power

a policy of arresting, injuring, or even killing members of a religious, ethnic, or other minority group

to reject or prohibit actions and laws of other government officials

the second part of the Christian Bible, containing descriptions of the life and teachings of Jesus and of his early followers

the religion based on the teachings of Jesus

a person elected by citizens to speak or act for them

a law making body of government made up of a group of citizens

a form of government in which citizens elect representatives to speak or act for them

the law making body and most powerful branch of government in ancient Rome's republic made up of aristocrats (patricians)

a periodic count of all the people living in a country, city, or other region

the two most powerful officials in Rome. They run the city, lead the army and act as judges: