HISTORY
ANCIENT ROME
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Forum
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House of Representatives
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Congress
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Senate
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Detailed explanation-1: -When the city of Rome was founded (traditionally dated at 753 BC), a senate and an assembly, the Curiate Assembly, were both created. The Curiate Assembly was the principal legislative assembly during the era of the Roman Kingdom.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The history of the Roman Senate goes as far back as the history of Rome itself. It was first created as a 100-member advisory group for the Roman kings. Later kings expanded the group to 300 members.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Senate was made up of 300 Patrician men who served for life.-In the beginning, the Senate only gave advice to the consuls, but they slowly grew in power over time. This group was another form of Legislative Body.-Elected Praetors-Elected Consuls-Passed laws.