WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Senate was a group of 300 patricians elected by patricians. The senators served for life. They also appointed other government officials and served as judges. Two elected leaders, called consuls, shared command of the army.

Detailed explanation-2: -The ancient Roman republic had three branches of government. In the beginning, the legislative branch was the Senate, a group made up of 300 citizens from Rome’s patrician class, the oldest and wealthiest families of Rome.

Detailed explanation-3: -The patricians were members of the privileged ruling class families in Ancient Rome. They were distinguished from the plebeians, who had less power and wealth. The patricians were composed of the ruling elite and families who served in the Roman Senate.

Detailed explanation-4: -The aristocracy (wealthy class) dominated the early Roman Republic. In Roman society, the aristocrats were known as patricians. The highest positions in the government were held by two consuls, or leaders, who ruled the Roman Republic. A senate composed of patricians elected these consuls.

Detailed explanation-5: -This law also required the censors to appoint any newly elected magistrate to the Senate. Thus, after this point in time, election to magisterial office resulted in automatic Senate membership. The appointment was for life, although the censor could impeach any senator.

Detailed explanation-6: -All of the government and religious positions were held by patricians. The patricians made the laws, owned the lands, and were the generals over the army. Plebeians couldn’t hold public office and were not even allowed to marry patricians.