The Roman Republic

They had a very powerful position. In order to keep him from becoming a king or dictator, there were always two elected and they only served for one year.

• The Senator

• The Consul

• The Tribunes

This was a group of prestigious leaders who advised the consuls.

• Aedile

• Governors

• Senators

They were also called the Peoples Assembly. This was how the common people, plebeians, could elect their own leaders, magistrates, pass laws, and hold court.

• The Plebeian Council

• Aediles

• Senators

They were the representatives of the Plebeian Council. They could veto laws made by the Senate.

• Censors

• Governors

• Tribunes

He was a city official who was responsible for the maintenance of public buildings as well as public festivals.

• Aedile

• Governor

• Caesar

He counted the citizens and kept track of the census. They also had someThey also had some responsibilities to maintain public morality and to look after public finances.

• Senator

• Governor

• Censor