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The Roman Republic (Benefits (No need for approval, qualified ruler,…
The Roman Republic
Benefits
No need for approval
qualified ruler
easier to make decisions
less decisions
quicker decisions
Risks
Bad decisions/riots
Power trip
Power hungry
Final say/no discussion
Structuring the Republic
Most powerful governing body was the senate
Senators served for life
Originally its 300 members were patricians, or members of the landholding
Senators nominated consuls each year
Could serve only one term
Expected to approved each others decisions
Their jobs was to supervise the business of government and command armies
In the event of war the Senate would choose a dictator
Would be given the power to rule for 6 months
Dictator