WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT ROME

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An elected official that would protect the rights of ordinary citizens; Voiced plebeians’ concerns to the government
A
assembly
B
senate
C
praetors
D
tribune
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The plebeians agreed to negotiate for their return to the city; and their condition was that special tribunes should be appointed to represent the plebeians, and to protect them from the power of the consuls.

Detailed explanation-2: -Eventually the plebeians were allowed to elect their own government officials. They elected “tribunes” who represented the plebeians and fought for their rights. They had the power to veto new laws from the Roman senate.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Patricians allowed the Plebeians to have their own body of representatives called the Council of Plebs. This council elected officials called tribunes who voiced Plebeian concerns to the government. Tribunes could also veto government decisions.

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