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GCSE Classics · key term
A Roman public official who held an office of government, such as consul, praetor or quaestor.
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Paper 2, Paper 4
Revise: RomeThe Senate was an influential council of elite men which advised Rome’s magistrates. Many senators were former magistrates, so they brought experience of governing to its debates. Its authority rested partly on this experience, partly on its members’ wealth, status and connections.
An elected Roman public official, such as a consul or praetor.
Distinguish the Senate from the citizen assemblies: the Senate advised magistrates and strongly influenced policy, while the repeal proposal was put to an assembly.
Distinguish privileges from duties: reserved seating was a privilege; serving as a magistrate or administering imperial finances was a role.
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A holder of a Roman public office, such as a quaestor, praetor or consul.