A rationibus

Alright kiddo, let me break it down for you! Remember when we talked about budgeting your allowance? Well, a rationibus is kind of like budgeting, but for the government.

In ancient Rome, they had a guy called a "Rationibus" who was in charge of keeping track of how much money the government had and how much it was spending. Just like Mom and Dad keep track of how much money you have and how much you're spending when you go to the store.

The "Rationibus" guy would make sure that the government didn't spend too much money on things it didn't need, just like how your parents make sure you don't spend all your allowance on candy.

So, a rationibus is a fancy Latin word that means keeping track of how much money is coming in and going out, just like budgeting. It helps the government stay on track with its spending and make sure it has enough money for the things it really needs.