The consuls were the two annually elected heads of the Roman Republic.
During the period of the Roman republic the consuls were the two annually elected heads of the Republic and the army. During the period of rule by emperors the emperors were absolute rulers and the consulship was reduced to a ceremonial office and a stepping stone to join thew imperial administration.
The consuls were the two top officials in the Roman republic.The consuls were the two top officials in the Roman republic.The consuls were the two top officials in the Roman republic.The consuls were the two top officials in the Roman republic.The consuls were the two top officials in the Roman republic.The consuls were the two top officials in the Roman republic.The consuls were the two top officials in the Roman republic.The consuls were the two top officials in the Roman republic.The consuls were the two top officials in the Roman republic.
During the republic the government was headed by the consuls. They also commanded the army, but other officials, called praetors, could also raise and command an army. Governors of provinces also had this right.
The triumphal arches were built in celebration of the victories in battle of the consuls during the Roman Republic (509-27 BC) and emperors during the period of rule by emperors (27 BC-476 AD)
The consuls were the two annually elected heads of the Roman Republic.
The Consuls were elected by the Assembly of the Soldiers (comitia centuriata)
The senate was originally the advisory body of the king during the monarchy. During the republic it became the advisory body of the consuls, the two annually elected heads of the republic and the army.
The senate was originally the advisory body of the king during the monarchy. During the republic it became the advisory body of the consuls, the two annually elected heads of the republic and the army.
During the period of the Roman Republic the consuls were the two annually elected heads of the republic. During the period of absolute rule by emperors this office only had a symbolic value.
During the republic, the highest Roman officials were called the consuls. During the principate the highest Roman official was called "Caesar" by the Romans and "emperor" by us.During the republic, the highest Roman officials were called the consuls. During the principate the highest Roman official was called "Caesar" by the Romans and "emperor" by us.During the republic, the highest Roman officials were called the consuls. During the principate the highest Roman official was called "Caesar" by the Romans and "emperor" by us.During the republic, the highest Roman officials were called the consuls. During the principate the highest Roman official was called "Caesar" by the Romans and "emperor" by us.During the republic, the highest Roman officials were called the consuls. During the principate the highest Roman official was called "Caesar" by the Romans and "emperor" by us.During the republic, the highest Roman officials were called the consuls. During the principate the highest Roman official was called "Caesar" by the Romans and "emperor" by us.During the republic, the highest Roman officials were called the consuls. During the principate the highest Roman official was called "Caesar" by the Romans and "emperor" by us.During the republic, the highest Roman officials were called the consuls. During the principate the highest Roman official was called "Caesar" by the Romans and "emperor" by us.During the republic, the highest Roman officials were called the consuls. During the principate the highest Roman official was called "Caesar" by the Romans and "emperor" by us.
During the period of the Roman Republic the consuls were the two annually elected heads of the Republic. During the period of rule by emperors the consuls were still the most prestigious magistracy, even though it held no real powers, while others did.
The roman Republic did not have a centralised government like an administration or a cabinet. It had five types of officers of state (the magistrates) who acted independently within the remit of their offices. Therefore, no one could exercise direct control over the government. All the officers of state were elected by the popular assemblies annually; except for the censor whose term of office was 18 months. Two consuls were the heads of the republic and the army.The most powerful political body was the senate. It was not an elected body. Senators were members of the aristocracy and former officers of state. It was not a legislative body. Originally the consuls proposed bills to the Assembly of the Soldiers. Later the plebeian tribunes presented bills to the vote of the Plebeian Council. However, the senate could issue decrees. The senate also supervised the quaestrors (the treasurers). With imperial expansion the senate also took charge of the administration of the provinces (the conquered territories).
During the period of the Roman Republic, all male Roman citizens had the right to vote. The only legal requirement to be elected as consul was age. You had to be 42. Technically, any Roman citizen could become a consul. However, all the consuls were either from the patrician aristocracy or rich plebeian entrepreneurs. These two groups formed an oligarchy who controlled political power. During the period of rule by emperor, the emperors were absolute rulers. The practice of electing the executive officers of state, including the consuls, was either stopped or made an irrelevant formality. The consuls became appointees of the emperor.
The consuls were the two chief officials of the Roman government. They were mostly elected but sometimes appointed. During the republic they held supreme authority and had honor and prestige. During the principate they still had honor and prestige, but very little authority.The consuls were the two chief officials of the Roman government. They were mostly elected but sometimes appointed. During the republic they held supreme authority and had honor and prestige. During the principate they still had honor and prestige, but very little authority.The consuls were the two chief officials of the Roman government. They were mostly elected but sometimes appointed. During the republic they held supreme authority and had honor and prestige. During the principate they still had honor and prestige, but very little authority.The consuls were the two chief officials of the Roman government. They were mostly elected but sometimes appointed. During the republic they held supreme authority and had honor and prestige. During the principate they still had honor and prestige, but very little authority.The consuls were the two chief officials of the Roman government. They were mostly elected but sometimes appointed. During the republic they held supreme authority and had honor and prestige. During the principate they still had honor and prestige, but very little authority.The consuls were the two chief officials of the Roman government. They were mostly elected but sometimes appointed. During the republic they held supreme authority and had honor and prestige. During the principate they still had honor and prestige, but very little authority.The consuls were the two chief officials of the Roman government. They were mostly elected but sometimes appointed. During the republic they held supreme authority and had honor and prestige. During the principate they still had honor and prestige, but very little authority.The consuls were the two chief officials of the Roman government. They were mostly elected but sometimes appointed. During the republic they held supreme authority and had honor and prestige. During the principate they still had honor and prestige, but very little authority.The consuls were the two chief officials of the Roman government. They were mostly elected but sometimes appointed. During the republic they held supreme authority and had honor and prestige. During the principate they still had honor and prestige, but very little authority.
He had to be a Patrician
The magistrates were the officers of state. During the period of the Roman Republic the two consuls were the heads of the republic. During the period of rule by emperors the emperors were absolute rulers and the consulship retained high status, but had no political significance. During this period the prefects were the most important magistrates.