Senate

The senate of Rome during the Roman Republic performed legislative duties, advising the consuls on polocy. It was know then as S.P.Q.R., which means Senātus Populusque Rōmānus, which translates as the Senate  and the People of Rome. It was composed of mainly aristocrats. The senate had a lot of power during the days of the Republic. After Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 B.C.E., the Republic was formed into an empire under Augustus Caesar. The senate still existed for public happiness, but it did not have any power over the ruler. The senate could do anything, as long as it pleased the emperor.
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Created by: Alexa DeAntonio 9-24-2008