Consuls

Consuls During the Roman Republic, the consuls were two men who held the main executive power with the senate having legislative power. The consuls also served as magistrates. They were elected ny an annual assembly that consisted mostly of aristocrats. The first consuls in 509 B.C.E. were L. Iunius Brutus and L. Tarquinius Collatinus.

From 444 to 287 B.C.E., the Conflict of Orders period consisted of many clashes between plebeians and patricians. In some cases, the consuls were replaced with military tribunes during this period.

Created by: Alexa DeAntonio 9-24-2008 Extra source: http://ancienthistory.about.com/library/bl/bl_consuls_table.htm (helpful with names and dates of consuls)