[HIST 1220] - Final Exam Guide - Everything you need to know! (41 pages long)
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Late 4th century policies senate and nobility. First half of second century marked the high point of the domination of the state by the. Consensus and senators strong influence over policy making. 300 senators chosen served for life. Principles leading senators" held highest office, belong to leading families. Selected magistrates, controlled funds, decided on treaties. Senate lacked any specific power to command, punsih, enact laws, or implement. Rome"s government" could call meetings, perform public rites, command armies, etc. 10 tribunes could block any magistrates action. Rules for a more regular, obligatory pattern created. Quaestor - had to have 10 years of service. Prosecutions of former officials became apart of the roman political order. 149 series of laws created permanent courts five existing ones relations between rome and its allies worsened. Italy experience profound changes greater familiarity with greece and asia minor (attractive models) Roman citizenship latium, campania, south etruria, sabinum. Second punic war debated farms and fields internal political tensions.