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The rank of senator in ancient Rome could be a lifelong position if the man chose. Please remember that the Roman position of "senator" was not the same as present day ranks. An ancient Roman senator was not elected as ours are, and had no actual legislative power. The job of the Roman senate was an advisory one, not a legislative one. At certain times the senate got around this inconvenience by passing "resolutions" that had the same force as laws.
During the early days of Roman Republic (509-318 B.C.) the consuls (the two annually elected heads of the Republic) appointed the senators from among the patricians (aristocrats). From 318 B.C. the senators were enrolled by a public official called censor who held a list of eligible people (men who met a certain property threshold and certain ethical requirements). Former public officials except for the quaestors (the treasures) attained membership of the senate for life automatically. From 81 B.C. this applied to the quaestors as well. During the period of rule by emperors the emperors appointed the senators.
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Was Caesar named dictator for life by the senate?
The Roman senate declared Julius Caesar dictator for life.The Roman senate declared Julius Caesar dictator for life.The Roman senate declared Julius Caesar dictator for life.The Roman senate declared Julius Caesar dictator for life.The Roman senate declared Julius Caesar dictator for life.The Roman senate declared Julius Caesar dictator for life.The Roman senate declared Julius Caesar dictator for life.The Roman senate declared Julius Caesar dictator for life.The Roman senate declared Julius Caesar dictator for life.
How was the government of the Roman Republic different from the government on the Roman Empire?
The republic was run by a coalition of citizen assemblies and senate, the empire by a coalition of emperor and senate.
How many more senate members did the roman republic have than the US?
The U.S. senate has 50 members. The ancient Roman senate had at least 600 members. But remember the senate of ancient Rome was not a legislative body as the U.S. senate. The Roman senate was basically a consulting body.
Who appointed the roman consuls?
The Roman Senate.
What was the ancient Roman law making body?
The Senate was the main lawmaking body.
Was Caesar named dictator for life by the senate?
The Roman senate declared Julius Caesar dictator for life.The Roman senate declared Julius Caesar dictator for life.The Roman senate declared Julius Caesar dictator for life.The Roman senate declared Julius Caesar dictator for life.The Roman senate declared Julius Caesar dictator for life.The Roman senate declared Julius Caesar dictator for life.The Roman senate declared Julius Caesar dictator for life.The Roman senate declared Julius Caesar dictator for life.The Roman senate declared Julius Caesar dictator for life.
How long were members of the Roman senate chosen for?
Senators were enrolled in the senate for life.
How was the government of the Roman Republic different from the government on the Roman Empire?
The republic was run by a coalition of citizen assemblies and senate, the empire by a coalition of emperor and senate.
Did Roman government have a senate?
Yes, Roman government did in fact have a senate.
What is the meaning of Roman senate?
The Senate was one of the governing bodies of the Roman Republic and of the Roman Empire.
How did the role of the Roman Senate in 100B.C.E. compare to the Roman Senate in 100C.E.?
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Which Roman ruler declared himself ruler for life and was later assassinated by the Senate?
It was julius Caesar
What groups made up the general Roman society?
Roman society was divided into the patricians (the aristocracy), the equites (equestrians) who were bankers, money lenders, merchants and investors in shipping and mining, and the plebeians (the commoners). there were also slaves and freedmen
Who is part of the senate?
Do you mean the US senate, the Canadian Senate, or the Roman senate.
Were members of the roman senate chosen for life?
It was a lifetime appointment in the Roman Republic, which preceded the empire. Senators were elected magistrates, whereas earlier they had been the sons of previous senators elected to a quaestorship position.
How many more senate members did the roman republic have than the US?
The U.S. senate has 50 members. The ancient Roman senate had at least 600 members. But remember the senate of ancient Rome was not a legislative body as the U.S. senate. The Roman senate was basically a consulting body.
Who appointed the roman consuls?
The Roman Senate.
