HISTORY
ANCIENT ROME
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consuls
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plebeians
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senators
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kings
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Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: Roman consuls were awarded the power of the veto in order to prevent the Senate itself from falling victim to intense factionalism.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Senate was the most powerful branch of the Roman republic, and senators held the position for life. The executive branch was made up of two consuls, elected yearly. These two consuls had almost kingly powers, and each could veto, or disapprove of the other’s decision.
Detailed explanation-3: -Two by two Consuls were elected by the citizen body and always governed in pairs, with each consul holding veto power over the other’s decisions. The two men would have total executive authority over the running of Rome and its provinces, holding office for one full year before both were replaced.
Detailed explanation-4: -Tribunes-Tribunes were the representatives of the Plebeian Council. They could veto laws made by the Senate.