Roman Magistracies

Question 1

Consul

Answer 1

2 consuls, voted in July, assume office in January, power of imperium, convening of senate, authority over other offices, leading of armies, proconsulship, min age 43

Question 2

Praetor

Answer 2

8 praetors, elected by Comitia Centuriata, one year term, imperium, mainly judicial, propreator (governorship of provinces), min age 40

Question 3

Quaestor

Answer 3

20 in number, 2 in Rome, 18 in provinces, elected by Comitia Tributa, 1 year term, drew lots to determine which province, public treasurers, collect money that was due to states, payed it out to proper offices (glorified tax collectors)

Question 4

Aedile

Answer 4

4 in number, 2 curule, 2 plebian, elected by Comitia Tributa, 1 year term, duties included: protection of streets (fire, water, etc.), distribution of grain, public games (how they gained favor with people)

Question 5

Censor

Answer 5

2 in number, usually ex-consuls, elected every 5 years by Comitia Centuriata, served for 18 months, took census, assessed property, supervised public morals

Question 6

Cursus Honorum

Answer 6

Quaestor, (Aedile), Praetor, Consul

Question 7

Tribune of the Plebs

Answer 7

10 in number (in Cicero’s day), chosen for the first time in the 5th C. BCE, to protect rights of plebians, elected by Comitia Tributa