Government and Structure Part One Flashcards
What is the cursus honorum?
The cursus honorum is the course of honors
What was the role of a consul in Roman society?
A consul was one of two yearly elected executives who served as heads of the government.
What was the role of a praetor?
Praetors served as judges, with 8 elected annually.
What was the duty of a quaestor?
Quaestors were responsible for treasury matters, with 20 elected yearly.
What did an aedile oversee in Rome?
Aediles were in charge of roads and public games, with 4 elected each year.
What was the role of a censor?
Censors were responsible for the census and public morals, with 2 elected every five years for an 18-month term.
What powers did a Roman dictator hold?
A dictator had absolute power during times of emergency, usually ruling for up to 6 months.
Who was the magister equitum?
The magister equitum was the master of the horse/cavalry and served as the assistant to the dictator.
What were the qualifications to become a Roman senator?
To become a senator, one had to first serve as a praetor and the role was held for life.
Who could be a tribune in Ancient Rome?
Only plebeians could run for tribune, with 10 elected yearly; they held the power to veto the senate.
What class did the patricians or optimates represent?
The patricians or optimates were the highest class in Roman society.
What was the role of the equites in Roman society?
The equites were the business class.
Who were the plebeians or populares?
The plebeians or populares were the lower class in Roman society.
What is the role of a patron in Roman society?
A patron provided support to clients in exchange for political and social favors.
Who was a cliens in Roman society?
A cliens was a client dependent on a patron for support.
