AR105 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Sestertius, Aedile, Praetor
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Regal rome: rome initially was ruled by a king, monarchy appears common throughout italy in rst half of rst millennium bce. They will have supreme authority in military matters and everyone will obey them. Their most important charge will be the safety of the people. : final step was to be elected censor, position only available once every ve years had a term of 18 months. Censors: censors responsible for conducting the census, removing unworthy members of senate, upholding moral character of state. Dictator: dictatorship was of ce of extraordinary powers used in time of emergency, one man appointed for 6 months, or duration of problem, powers seem similar to kings. Tribune of the plebs: position created exclusively for plebeians in early 5th century bce, had ability to veto the senate. Elections: two main political parties, populares supporters of the people, optimates supporters of the best men.