Constitutional structure of the Republic Flashcards

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Magistrates

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  • Consuls: Appointed by comitia centuriata; power over all gov.
  • Praetors: Created 367BC to reduce legal power of consuls. 242BC created peregrinus and urbanus
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Senate

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Magistrates had to consult senate on all important matters

No legislative power

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Assemblies

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Comitia (Centuriata, tributa) & plebis
Power to accept/ reject senate approved proposals
Weighted in Patricians favour

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