15. cruel: very mean and heartless
16. rebel: to go against the government
17. defeated: destroyed
18. republic: a government with representatives
19. representatives: people who speak and act for you
20. citizens: people who live in a country
21. elect: vote
22. consul: a leader
23. veto: to say no to a law
24. powerful: strong
25. dictator: a leader who has all the power
26. laws: rules
27. democracy: a government where all citizens are allowed to vote
28. merchants: people who buy and sell goods
29. laborers: people who work with their hands
30. farmers: people who grow crops
31. debts: money that is owed ديون
32. rights: things citizens should have
