What was Romans senate gained power?

Answer 1

The senate in Rome had been established as an advisory group of wealthy men during the time of the kings. As time passed and the form of government changed, the tradition minded Romans kept the senate as not only an advisory group but more or less as a "good old boys" club.

Answer 2

The Roman Senate gained power by. He was a council of wealthy and powerful Romans that advised the city's leaders :)

The senate was not the actual government. Its power in the Monarchy and Early Republic was through its influence as an advisory body for the rulers. In the late Republic it became the centre of power because of Rome's expansion into Italy. It was the only body capable to organise the logistics of more extensive warfare, territorial acquisition and social engineering in the annexed areas and in the areas under Roman influence. With the expansion beyond Italy it also acquired control finance and administration in the provinces.

Answer 3

The senate was an unelected body which represented the interests of the patrician aristocracy, the most powerful social group in Roman society. It was the advisory body of the consuls (the two annually elected heads of the Republic), who usually followed its advice. It was a body which was capable of coordinating state activities. The senate supervised the treasury and with imperial expansion it took charge of the administration of the provinces (conquered territories).

Answer 4

The Roman senate became very powerful during the 482-year period of the Roman Republic. However, it did not actually "gain" power because it was not a governing body. It started as The advisory body for the king. With the overthrow of the monarchy it became the advisory body of the consuls, the two annually elected heads of the republic. It debated on policy matters and made recommendations. Originally both the senate and the consulship were monopolised by the patrician aristocracy. The consuls usually followed its advice. When both were opened up to the rich plebeians, the senate remained a body which represented the interests of the aristocracy, the most powerful social group. Since the consuls were in charge for only one year, the senate also provided policy continuity.

Answer 5

The senate in ancient Rome was not the real center of power, the Roman people, in the person of their tribunes, were the center of power. The senate had limited authority. They could try high profile law cases, could raise armies and appoint dictators or military leaders and declare all sorts of honors to heroes. They could propose laws, but the tribunes had the final say whether the law was passed. A tribune could veto any action by the senate, thus giving the people the actual power.