Coneul

Senate
Assembly of Centuries
and Assembly of Tribes
Number and Makeup
two patricians
300 patricians
plebeians (variet based on citizenship)
Term
one year
elected by assemblies
life
appointed by consuls
one year
elected by
Responsibilities
judges
priests
in charge of military
oversaw government officials
created state
budget
passed laws
appointed
temporary leader in crisis
advised
consuls and assemblies
made foreign policy
approved on vetoed laws
vetbed consul actions
served as final court
elected judges and
declared war
Basis for Power
need for inadeshp
wealth and education
made up of
Limits to Power
one-year term
could be vetded
one consul could veto the
didn't contral
the military
could be vetoed
couldn't propose now laws
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It looks like you're trying to summarize the structure and functions of different governing bodies in ancient Rome, specifically the Coneul (Consuls), Senate, Assembly of Centuries, and Assembly of Tribes. Below, I'll clarify the information you provided and correct any errors:

Governing Bodies of Ancient Rome

1. Consuls

  • Number and Makeup: Two consuls; they were typically patricians (members of the elite class).
  • Term: One year, elected by the assemblies.
  • Responsibilities:
    • Served as judges and military leaders.
    • Oversaw government officials.
    • Created the state budget.
    • Proposed laws and ran the administration.
    • Appointed temporary leaders in times of crisis (dictators).
  • Basis for Power: Their power was based on the need for leadership, wealth, and education.
  • Limits to Power:
    • They served only one year.
    • One consul could veto the actions of another.
    • They did not control the military independently and could be vetoed by the Senate.

2. Senate

  • Number and Makeup: Typically made up of 300 patricians.
  • Term: Senators served for life (until they resigned or were expelled).
  • Responsibilities:
    • Advised consuls and assemblies.
    • Created foreign policy.
    • Approved or vetoed laws and consul actions.
    • Served as a final court in legal matters.
    • Declared war and appointed judges.
  • Basis for Power: The Senate was primarily made up of wealthy and educated individuals.
  • Limits to Power: Although influential, the Senate could not propose new laws directly, and their decisions could be vetoed by the consuls.

3. Assembly of Centuries

  • Number and Makeup: Included both patricians and plebeians, but with significant weight given to the patricians.
  • Responsibilities: Elected consuls, passed laws, and ratified treaties.
  • Term: Members of the assembly did not have a fixed term like consuls or senators.

4. Assembly of Tribes

  • Number and Makeup: Composed of plebeians, organized by tribes based on geographical regions.
  • Responsibilities: Had the power to elect tribunes, pass laws, and make decisions on matters such as war and peace.

Summary Statement:

According to the chart, the Senate was appointed by the consuls, served for life, and assemblies were elected by the citizens for one year. The dynamics between these governing bodies illustrate the balance of power in the Roman Republic, where the Senate held significant influence but was checked by the dual consulship and the assemblies.

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