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The Roman senate was an unelected body and it was an advisory body, not a legislative one like modern senates. It members came from the patrician aristocracy and the equites, which were an entrepreneurial elite which was like a lower tier of the aristocracy.

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What was the period in Rome where there was a weak senate and one man held most of the power over Roman citizens?

The Principate.


What Roman emperor followed Caesar Augustus?

Caesar Augustus was the first emperor of Rome. Before him, Rome was ruled by the Senate. However, the Senate had less and less power in the waning days of the Republic. Before Caesar Augustus became emperor in 27 BC, he was part of a triumvirate with M. Lepidus and M. Antonius. The Senate was still nominally leading Rome. Before that Julius Caesar held a lot of power before his assassination in 44 BC. But again, supposedly the Senate was still leading Rome.


Did Rome have emperors and the senate at the same time?

Yes, Rome had emperors and the Senate at the same time, particularly during the early imperial period known as the Principate. While emperors held significant power and often overshadowed the Senate, the Senate continued to exist and played a role in governance, advising the emperor and passing legislation. However, over time, the power of the Senate diminished as emperors consolidated their authority. This dynamic led to a complex relationship where the Senate served more as a ceremonial body under imperial rule.


Where does the powers of the Senate come from?

Ancient Rome


Did the Romans believe that all citizens were equal under the law?

Roman women had rights just about equal to men, but they still lived in a male dominated world. For example, a woman could not vote or run for public office. A woman, although she had the right to divorce, still had to have a male relative or guardian make the arrangements. A woman could only inherit a minimal amount from her husband or father. A woman could not join the army. Despite these restrictions, the Roman women had more equality with men than many of their ancient counterparts.

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Where does a patrician in ancient rome work?

In the senate, or court, or work as a scribe, or a rhetor.


What was the period in Rome where there was a weak senate and one man held most of the power over Roman citizens?

The Principate.


Who held much less powerunder the empire than it had under the republic in Rome?

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Who brought Cleopatra to rome?

No one brought Cleopatra to Rome. She came on her own for political purposes. It is thought that Cleo made two trips to Rome, the first one trying to get the senate to recognize her as queen and ally of Rome, and the second time to keep close to the negotiations that were being held in the senate regarding a reorganization of some provinces, in particular, the future of Cyprus.


What does stqr to Rome mean?

The senate and the people of Rome.


Who was the Senate in Rome?

mcdonalds


What Roman emperor followed Caesar Augustus?

Caesar Augustus was the first emperor of Rome. Before him, Rome was ruled by the Senate. However, the Senate had less and less power in the waning days of the Republic. Before Caesar Augustus became emperor in 27 BC, he was part of a triumvirate with M. Lepidus and M. Antonius. The Senate was still nominally leading Rome. Before that Julius Caesar held a lot of power before his assassination in 44 BC. But again, supposedly the Senate was still leading Rome.


Where is the trial for the impeachment held?

In the Senate House


Were the 2012 Olympics held in rome?

No, the 2012 Olympics were not held in Rome.


When were the Rome games held?

IN Rome


Body of lawmakers in rome?

SENATE


Did Rome have emperors and the senate at the same time?

Yes, Rome had emperors and the Senate at the same time, particularly during the early imperial period known as the Principate. While emperors held significant power and often overshadowed the Senate, the Senate continued to exist and played a role in governance, advising the emperor and passing legislation. However, over time, the power of the Senate diminished as emperors consolidated their authority. This dynamic led to a complex relationship where the Senate served more as a ceremonial body under imperial rule.