WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -First of all, a tribune could veto any law the Senate passed. That was necessary because plebeians could not become senators themselves. Second, tribunes could make laws themselves as long as they only affected the plebeians. Third, they could call a meeting of the plebeians.

Detailed explanation-2: -The tribunes spoke for the plebeians in the senate and with the consuls. Later, tribunes gained the power to veto, or overrule, actions by the Senate and other government officials. Over time, the number of tribunes grew from two to ten.

Detailed explanation-3: -The concept of a veto originated with the Roman offices of consul and tribune of the plebs. There were two consuls every year; either consul could block military or civil action by the other. The tribunes had the power to unilaterally block any action by a Roman magistrate or the decrees passed by the Roman Senate.

Detailed explanation-4: -Elected by the plebeians, tribunes had the ability to veto ( VEE-toh), or prohibit, actions by other officials. Veto means “I forbid” in Latin, the Romans’ language. This veto power made tribunes very pow-erful in Rome’s government. To keep them from abusing their power, each tribune remained in office only one year.

Detailed explanation-5: -Quick Reference. In ancient Rome, ten tribunes were elected to protect plebs from patricians; they were empowered to veto decisions of magistrates and, later, the Senate’s decrees. They could also propose legislation of their own.