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Which of the following limited the power of consuls in the early Roman republic? Select all that apply.

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They could serve only one term.
They could serve only one term.

They had to be confirmed by the tribunes.
They had to be confirmed by the tribunes.

They could serve only two years.
They could serve only two years.

They were expected to approve one another’s decisions.

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In the early Roman Republic, the following limitations applied to the power of consuls:

  1. They could serve only one term. - This is correct. Consuls were typically elected for a one-year term, which limited their power and influence.

  2. They had to be confirmed by the tribunes. - This statement is not accurate. While tribunes had significant power in the Republic and could protect the rights of the plebeians, consuls did not need confirmation from tribunes for their election.

  3. They could serve only two years. - This statement is misleading. Consuls could be elected for a single one-year term, but it is true that they could not serve consecutive terms immediately after their term ended (they could serve again after a period of time).

  4. They were expected to approve one another’s decisions. - This is correct. There was a system of mutual veto between the two consuls, which ensured they had to work together and approve each other’s actions to prevent abuses of power.

Therefore, the correct answers are:

  • They could serve only one term.
  • They were expected to approve one another’s decisions.