Question

How did the structure and nature of government in rome develop, how did it respond to needs in roman society, and did Rome succeed or fail. Provide examples as evidence to support your ideas. aslo, make sure that you define what you consider to be a measure of success or failure.

Answer 1

The highest positions in the government were held by two consuls, or leaders, who ruled the Roman Republic. A senate composed of patricians elected these consuls. ... Over time, the plebeians elected their own representatives, called tribunes, who gained the power to veto measures passed by the senate.