HISTORY
ANCIENT ROME
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Question
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the power to veto
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the patricians views
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the 12 tables
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The plebeian assembly
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Detailed explanation-1: -Consuls-At the top of the Roman Republic was the consul. The consul was a very powerful position. In order to keep the consul from becoming a king or dictator, there were always two consuls elected and they only served for one year. Also, the consuls could veto each other if they didn’t agree on something.
Detailed explanation-2: -Roman veto The consuls also had the power of veto, as decision-making generally required the assent of both consuls. If they disagreed, either could invoke the intercessio to block the action of the other.
Detailed explanation-3: -Leading the republic were two consuls who were elected by legislative assemblies. They served for one year, presided over the Roman Senate, and commanded the Roman military. Though their power was somewhat limited by the establishment of other magistrate positions, the consuls were effectively the heads of state.