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The Tribune of the Plebeians or the Tribune of the People was a magistracy established in 494 BCE just 15 years after the foundation of the Roman Republic in 509 BCE. They enjoyed recognition and authority limited though in the surroundings of Rome [less than a mile from the city's borders]. They were elected by the Consilium Plebis for one year and they did sit in the Senate.
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Who were leaders within the Concilium Plebis?
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What was the importance of the Senate and other assemblies to the roman republic?
The senate was the advisory body of the consuls. It debated policy matters and issued recommendations on these. It also provided advice on the drafting of bills. In special circumstances it could issue decrees. It was composed of patricians (aristocrats) and former officers of state. It stood for the interests of the aristocracy. The Centuriate Assembly was the Assembly of the Soldiers. It elected the higher officers of state (the consuls, praetors and censors), voted on war and peace and on bills proposed by the consuls. The Plebeian Councils was the assembly of the plebs, the commoners. It elected the representatives of the plebeians, the plebeian tribunes, and voted on bills proposed by these tribunes. It was liable to clash with the senate because it represented the interests of the poor.
How long is a roman republic tribunes term of office?
one year.
How did the government keep tribunes from getting to powerful?
the government keep the tribune too become so powerful because it did.
What do you mean by parliament?
The Parliament is the British equivalent of the American Senate. The people elect their Members of Parliament for their particular area who sit in the Parliament. They then vote proposals into law.
