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Are consuls chosen to represent the upper class of roman citizens?
During the Roman Republic the consuls were the two annually elected heads of the city and the army. They were elected by the Assembly of the Soldiers (Comitia Centuriata). They were meant to run the city onbehalfof all Roman citizens. At thebeginningof the Republic they were from the patrician upper class and defended the interest of this class. However, the Conflict of the Orders soon developed. This was a conflict between patricians and plebeians (commoners) which lasted for 200 years. This led to power-sharing between patricians and rich plebeians, with the latter being given access to the seats of the senate, somepriesthoods, and the offices of state, including the consulship. In 367 BC the Lex (law) Licinia Sextiaprovidedthat in every year one of the consul had to be a plebeian.
How do you use the word consuls in a sentence?
(the spelling "consul" is a noun, not a verb, and means a diplomatic official)Venezuela at one time sent consuls to both Miami and New Orleans to promote trade.
What does consuled mean?
in the 21st century: a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country in the roman times: During the time of ancient Rome as a Republic, the consuls were the highest civil and military magistrates, serving as the heads of government for the Republic. New consuls were elected every year. There were two consuls, and they ruled together. ...
What is romes nickname?
The Eternal City or The City of Fountains is Rome's nickname.
What city became Romes chief rival?
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Which ancient city had tribunes consuls and senators?
The ancient city of Rome had tribunes, consuls, and senators. These were the various levels of elected political officials in the Roman Republic.
How did the military gain power in city-states?
The army of the city-state comprised the citizens turning out with arms. Of course they had power because they were the military, and naturally had power.
Who were the consuls of the roman republic?
The Roman consuls were elected officials of the Roman Republic who served a term of 1 year at a time and inherited imperiumfrom the kings, meaning that they had the power to command the Roman army and the power to kill outside of the Roman pomerium (boundaries of the city). There were always two elected and neither had more power than the other. They were also called chief magistrates.
Who was romes bitter ememy during the punic wars?
The city of Carthage .
Who were the Roman consuls of the Roman republic?
The Roman consuls were elected officials of the Roman republic who served a term of 1 year at a time and inherited imperiumfrom the kings, meaning that they had the power to command the Roman army and the power to kill outside of the Roman pomerium (boundaries of the city). There were always two elected and neither had more power than the other. They were also called chief magistrates.
Who would live in the upper floors of romes city flats?
the rich people
What is Romes capital?
Rome is the capital city of Italy.
