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Why were tribunes of the plebs so powerful in Roman government?

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They served as leaders in times of emergency.

They served as leaders in times of emergency.

They judged important cases.

They judged important cases.

They protected the name of patricians.

They protected the name of patricians.

They could veto any law or action of a magistrate.

They could veto any law or action of a magistrate.
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They could veto any law or action of a magistrate. Tribunes had sacrosanct status and the power of intercessio to block actions that threatened plebeian rights.