What was the role of the consuls in the Roman Republic?

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Azul Lambert

16 January, 19:34

What was the role of the consuls in the Roman Republic?

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Marcus Hubbard · Answer 1

The consuls were the chairmen of the Senate, which served as a board of advisers. They also commanded the Roman army (both had two legions) and exercised the highest juridical power in the Roman empire.

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Consul: Roman magistrate, comparable with a prime minister or a president. The consuls were the chairmen of the Senate, which served as a board of advisers. They also commanded the Roman army (both had two legions) and exercised the highest juridical power in the Roman empire.