Political Structure of the Roman Republic

Senate
Consul
1. Highest political office
2. Two at one time to stop them becoming too powerful
3. Only served for one year
4. Power over the military in wartime
Praetor
1. In charge of the Military
2. Had Imperium (Power)
3. Answerable only to the Consul
4. Could raise an army when both consuls were away
Dictator
1. Absolute authority
2. An extraordinary magistrate
3. Given in times of chaos
  1. War
  2. Poverty
4. Had Judical powers
5. Should only be in power for 6 months
Quaestor
1. In charge of financial affairs
2. conducted the Audit
3. usually a former Tribune
4. Collected Taxes
Censor
1. Responsible for public morality and certain financial aspects
2. census office limited to 18 months of Imperium
3. Highest regarded position
Tribune
1. President of the Plebian council
2. convened the assembly
3. proposed legislation
4. sacrosanct- very bad to kill
5. Only powerful in Rome
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