Answers.com > Wiki Answers > Categories > History, Politics & Society > History > Ancient History > Ancient Rome > Roman Empire > How was the roman senate composed?

How was the roman senate composed?

In: Roman Empire [Edit categories]

Answer:

The Roman senate was composed of roughly 600 men. At the start of the republic they were all patricians, but after the plebeians gained rights, they too could become senators. If a person were elected to the office of quaestor, he was automatically a member of the senate. A tribune of the plebs also had a seat in the senate. Dictators and emperors could appoint men to the senate.

First answer by Franary. Last edit by Franary. Contributor trust: 168 [recommend contributor ]. Question popularity: 1 [recommend question].

[report abuse]

Can you answer these Roman Empire questions?

	Who conquered Gaul after serving as consul for a year during the roman empire era?	Answer it!
	What some legacies of the roman empire?	Answer it!
	Who are consuls during the roman empire?	Answer it!
	What did Romans think of Paul's teaching?	Answer it!
	What were the achievements of Ancient Rome in terms of law and government?	Answer it!

Relevant answers:

Did the Romans have a Senate?
Yes, there was a Senate for the Romans it was called the Roman Senate.
What are the duties of the Senate in the Roman Empire?
During the Roman Empire, the Senate was largely a tool of the Emperor, whoever it may have been at the time. The Emperor sat in on Senate proceedings, could speak at any time, and basically told them...
What was the roll of the senate in the roman replubic?
the senate made the desicions for the towns and cities. sort of like the government today
How many senators were there in the Roman Senate?
The number of senators changed over the course of the Republic, but at the end of the Republic there were 600 senators.
What was discussed in the ancient roman senate?
A multiple of things were discussed in the Roman senate. Resolutions, honors to be given to an individual, proposals for laws, consultation as to what to do about a troublesome province, were all...