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

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Bennett Mcintosh

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28 October, 04:53

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

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Deon Hahn · Answer 1

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.

Carsen Stein · Answer 2

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.