WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Comitia Centuriata, instituted in about 450 bc as a military assembly, decided issues of war and peace, enacted legislation, elected consuls, praetors, and censors, and considered the appeals of Roman citizens convicted of capital crimes.

Detailed explanation-2: -There were two types of Roman assembly. The first was the comitia, which was an assembly of Roman citizens. Here, Roman citizens gathered to enact laws, elect magistrates, and try judicial cases. The second type of assembly was the council (concilium), which was an assembly of a specific group of citizens.

Detailed explanation-3: -The comitia centuriata was the assembly of the centuries (soldiers), and they elected magistrates who had imperium powers (consuls and praetors).

Detailed explanation-4: -While abroad, the consul had absolute power over his soldiers, and over any Roman province. The praetors administered civil law and commanded provincial armies, and, eventually, began to act as chief judges over the courts.

Detailed explanation-5: -Each year, the Centuriate Assembly elected two consuls to serve jointly for a one-year term. The consuls alternated in holding fasces – taking turns leading – each month when both were in Rome.