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Why did Rome need consuls and what were their job limitations?
Consuls raised and led the Roman armies, and presided over the Senate. They had to accept the decisions of the assemblies - Centuriate, Tribal, Plebeian, and of the Tribunes of the Plebs.
Describe the difference between the senate and the assembly of Ancient Rome?
During the period of the Roman Republic the senate was the advisory body of the consuls, the two annually elected heads of the Republic. It debated on policy matters and issued policy recommendation. It also advised on the drafting of bills. In some circumstances it could issue decrees. The Assembly of the Soldiers (which gathered the Roman soldiers) elected the higher officers of state; the consuls, the praetors and the censors. The Assembly of the Tribes (which gathered all Roman citizens) elected the lower officers of state; the aediles and the quaestors. The Assembly of the Soldiers voted on war and peace. The two assemblies also voted on legislation. During the period of rule by emperors the assemblies disappeared and the senate was emasculated.
How was ancient Rome ruled?
Ancient Rome was a republic. This consisted of many different classes of men. There were to consuls, who acted as people with half the power as presidents, with the ability to veto, 300 patricians who made up the senate and were mainly second class, and if a decision was not able to be made between the consuls, a dictator was chosen to rule for a short six month term.
What is a major difference between modern republics and the Roman republic?
The Roman Senate was structured differently from modern legislatures.
Who ruled Rome after 509 BC?
In 509 BC, the Roman Republic was formed and the Consuls and other magistrates ruled, along with the senate.In 509 BC, the Roman Republic was formed and the Consuls and other magistrates ruled, along with the senate.In 509 BC, the Roman Republic was formed and the Consuls and other magistrates ruled, along with the senate.In 509 BC, the Roman Republic was formed and the Consuls and other magistrates ruled, along with the senate.In 509 BC, the Roman Republic was formed and the Consuls and other magistrates ruled, along with the senate.In 509 BC, the Roman Republic was formed and the Consuls and other magistrates ruled, along with the senate.In 509 BC, the Roman Republic was formed and the Consuls and other magistrates ruled, along with the senate.In 509 BC, the Roman Republic was formed and the Consuls and other magistrates ruled, along with the senate.In 509 BC, the Roman Republic was formed and the Consuls and other magistrates ruled, along with the senate.
What are the difference between the senate and consuls in the early Rome?
The consuls were the two annually elected heads of the Republic and the army. The senate was an (unelected) advisory body for the consuls. The consuls usually followed the advice of the senate.
Who served as the legislative branch to the Roman government?
consuls
Who appoints the consuls?
The Roman Senate.
What is the differencee from a roman senate and a consuls government?
In the republic Rome was ruled by two annually elected consuls. The senate was an advisory body. Over time the power of the consuls was reduced and the senate came to control much of Roman politics.
Who appointed the roman consuls?
The Roman Senate.
What was the role in the consuls in Rome's republic?
the senate i think
Could plebeians be consuls?
Yes they could, "As time went on, there became few legal differences between the plebeians and the patricians. The plebeians could be elected to the senate and even be consuls." Thanks, Unknown
What was the Roman Rebublic's government?
A republic! They had a senate and two consuls.
What were the 3 parts of roman government?
The Senate, the Consuls and the Assemblies
In the Roman Republic who elected the Consuls?
The Consuls were elected by the Assembly of the Soldiers (comitia centuriata)
What were the two branches of governnment in ancient rome?
The Ancient Roman Republic had 3 branches: the consuls, the senate, and the tribunes. The consuls were the military leaders and the top of the government, the senate made the laws and advised the consuls, and the tribunes protected the people's rights and acted as judges.
Why did the consuls need the senate?
The senate was originally the advisory body of the king during the monarchy. During the republic it became the advisory body of the consuls, the two annually elected heads of the republic and the army.
