How did roman senators come to power?

Answer 1

During the 244 years of the monarchy (753-27 BC) the senate was an unelected advisory body of the king. The king had all the power and made his own decisions, but listened to the advice of the senate.

During the 482 (590-27 BC) years of the Roman Republic, the senate remained an unelected advisory body, but for the consuls, the two unelected heads of the Republic. It was not a legislative body. Originally their Assembly of the Soldiers voted on bills and later the Plebeian Council became the legislative body. However, the senate could issue decrees and senatum consulta, pronouncements on the technical validity of bills.

Over time the senate became the most powerful body of the Roman Republic. It supervised the treasury. With increased military activity it started to coordinate the deployment of several legions at the same time. with the territorial expansion of Rome it organised the establishment of Roman colonies (settlements) in the areas of Italy Rome expanded into. With further imperial expansion it took charge of the administration of the provinces (conquered territories). It also debated and voted on matters of policy and, although this only had an advisory function, the consuls usually implemented its resolutions.

The senate was composed of patricians (aristocrats) and former officers of state. It defended the interests of the aristocracy. Its members could also use their wealth to further these interests through corruption and through the patron-client relationships. Conflict developed between the senate and the plebeian tribunes, the representatives of the poor plebeians (commoners). The Gracchi brothers tried to implement a land reform to redistribute land to the poor. Tiberius Gracchus was assassinated by thugs hired by senators who attacked him and his supporters. Later, the senate bribed another plebeian tribune to oppose the policies of Gaius Gracchus, created Propaganda against him, made false allegations against him, and raised a mob to attack him and his supporters. Finding himself cornered, Gaius committed suicide.

With the establishment of rule by emperors as absolute rulers (27 BC-476 AD) the senate was emasculated and turned into an instrument for the emperor's power. However, in the early days of the period of rule by emperors, it was still capable of being a source of opposition.

Answer 2

The senatorial class in Rome was originally a group of the wealthy farmers. As they had the most to lose if anything went wrong, such as drought, war, crop failure, etc. they made the decisions for the community. Over the years they grew in power and prestige, were called patricians and became the senate.

The senatorial class in Rome was originally a group of the wealthy farmers. As they had the most to lose if anything went wrong, such as drought, war, crop failure, etc. they made the decisions for the community. Over the years they grew in power and prestige, were called patricians and became the senate.

The senatorial class in Rome was originally a group of the wealthy farmers. As they had the most to lose if anything went wrong, such as drought, war, crop failure, etc. they made the decisions for the community. Over the years they grew in power and prestige, were called patricians and became the senate.

The senatorial class in Rome was originally a group of the wealthy farmers. As they had the most to lose if anything went wrong, such as drought, war, crop failure, etc. they made the decisions for the community. Over the years they grew in power and prestige, were called patricians and became the senate.

The senatorial class in Rome was originally a group of the wealthy farmers. As they had the most to lose if anything went wrong, such as drought, war, crop failure, etc. they made the decisions for the community. Over the years they grew in power and prestige, were called patricians and became the senate.

The senatorial class in Rome was originally a group of the wealthy farmers. As they had the most to lose if anything went wrong, such as drought, war, crop failure, etc. they made the decisions for the community. Over the years they grew in power and prestige, were called patricians and became the senate.

The senatorial class in Rome was originally a group of the wealthy farmers. As they had the most to lose if anything went wrong, such as drought, war, crop failure, etc. they made the decisions for the community. Over the years they grew in power and prestige, were called patricians and became the senate.

The senatorial class in Rome was originally a group of the wealthy farmers. As they had the most to lose if anything went wrong, such as drought, war, crop failure, etc. they made the decisions for the community. Over the years they grew in power and prestige, were called patricians and became the senate.

The senatorial class in Rome was originally a group of the wealthy farmers. As they had the most to lose if anything went wrong, such as drought, war, crop failure, etc. they made the decisions for the community. Over the years they grew in power and prestige, were called patricians and became the senate.

Answer 3

The senatorial class in Rome was originally a group of the wealthy farmers. As they had the most to lose if anything went wrong, such as drought, war, crop failure, etc. they made the decisions for the community. Over the years they grew in power and prestige, were called patricians and became the senate.

Answer 4

they killed other people to gain power