Pompeii - Politics Flashcards
1
Q
Who were the Duovirs?
A
The two most important magistrates who made legal decisions, managed public money and oversaw meetings of the town council
2
Q
Who were the Aediles?
A
The two less important magistrates responsible for road maintenance, supervision of markets, law and order, water supply, upkeep of amphitheatre, theater and public temples
3
Q
Was was the Curia?
A
The Curia the meeting place of the town council which consisted of 100 members knows as Decurions
4
Q
Who could vote?
A
Only free men could vote
5
Q
How did politicians get people to vote for them?
A
- Graffiti showing people’s support for them
- Subsidising trips to baths, amphitheatres
- Making speeches in the forum
- Paying for public buildings
- They got clients to campaign for them and accompany them around the city
