mini test Flashcards
how many consuls were there
two
how long did they have consulship for
a year
how were the consuls chosen
they were elected by the people
what authority did the consuls have
the highest
why was there two consuls
to avoid a dictatorship
what was a consuls primary power
a general/military leader
has complete control over the army
what did their body guards carry
‘fasces’ in order to symbolise their power to beat and execute Roman citizens
what else did the consuls do
oversee public affairs
introduce embassies to the senate
summon assemblies
pass laws
what power did the senate have
- financial power
- judical power
- decide on matters of foreign policy
how many people make up the senate
600
what does the senate have control of
the treasury
what can quaestors not do
issue any public money without the decree of the senate
definition of senate
assembly which debated issues in rome
what do senators do for the consuls
form an advisory body for the consuls
what power do the people have
decide on matters of life and death
elect the representatives
decide if should go to war or not
have power over passing and repealing laws
