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
2
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Senate
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Magistrates had to consult senate on all important matters
No legislative power
3
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Assemblies
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Comitia (Centuriata, tributa) & plebis
Power to accept/ reject senate approved proposals
Weighted in Patricians favour