Question
Why were tribunes of the plebs so powerful in Roman government?(1 point)
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They protected the name of patricians.
They protected the name of patricians.
They judged important cases.
They judged important cases.
They could veto any law or action of a magistrate.
Responses
They protected the name of patricians.
They protected the name of patricians.
They judged important cases.
They judged important cases.
They could veto any law or action of a magistrate.
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The tribunes of the plebs were powerful in Roman government primarily because **they could veto any law or action of a magistrate.** This ability allowed them to protect the rights and interests of the plebeians against the decisions of the patrician class and magistrates.