Political change in the late 3rd century BCE

Question 1

Explain how and why the Roman Politics began to change in the 3rd century BCE.
Use the career of Gaius Flaminius to exemplify the change

Answer 1

• Flaminius was a Demagogue= leader of the people
  -Plebeians ( commoners) could rise to power
• Flaminius created Populist politics- politics for the common people (basic desires)
• Optimates which were senitorial elite wanted to maintain traditional politics but Populares like Flaminius challenged this
• 232 BCE= passing of a law to distribute ager Gallicus (Gallic land), Overthrowing the senate

Question 2

Lex Hortensia

Answer 2

• Passed in 287 BCE
  allowed the Plebeians equal legislative power and weakened the senate
• is what allowed for law 232

Question 3

How Legislation Was Passed (The “New” Way)

Answer 3

1. tribune of plebs proposed a law
2. senate advised (could be ignores)
3. concilium Plebis vote on the law