➼ Two people held the post of "Consul" who served a one year term at a time, being the highest form of Government at the time.
➼ Three hundred "patricians" were formed from the wealthy families of ancient Rome, once chosen, there for life.
➼ When a new seat opened for a patrician in the Senate, the Consul elected a new one.
➼ The Assembly consisted of "plebeians" or common people. Although they did not have their own building, they had the right to vote in the Forum.
➼ The Forum was the main marketplace/business center in Rome but also held public speaking and voting among the plebeians.
➼ Three hundred "patricians" were formed from the wealthy families of ancient Rome, once chosen, there for life.
➼ When a new seat opened for a patrician in the Senate, the Consul elected a new one.
➼ The Assembly consisted of "plebeians" or common people. Although they did not have their own building, they had the right to vote in the Forum.
➼ The Forum was the main marketplace/business center in Rome but also held public speaking and voting among the plebeians.