The Rоmаn Republic wаs fоunded in 509 BCE аfter the last Etruscan king was оverthrown. At the heart of the Republic was the Senate. The Senate was the seat of government, and the major political body throughout much of its history. It controlled the spending of state money, which made it extremely powerful, and its rulings were usually obeyed. The number of men elected varied, but typically averaged from 300 to 600 senators. Once elected, senators served for life unless they were convicted of a crime or impeached. During the early period of the Republic, every senator came from an elite family, known as the patrician class. Only men could serve as senators and many had military experience. The consuls were the two highest elected officials of the Republic. Each consul served for a one-year term as a leader in the Senate. Consuls also had command over the Roman military. In times of crisis or emergency, the Senate could appoint a dictator in place of the consuls, a temporary position held for a maximum of six months. Over the centuries, the Senate was repeatedly tested by both internal and external forces and a series of civil wars plagued the Republic. During these civil wars, a prominent general named Julius Caesar began gaining power. He commanded the loyalty of the soldiers in his army and he enjoyed substantial wealth. The Senate, fearful of Caesar’s power, demanded he give up command of his army and return to Rome as a citizen. Caesar refused, and marched his army south directly into Rome. As a result, another civil war erupted between Caesar and his rivals. Caesar emerged victorious and forced the Senate to name him dictator for life. Some leaders feared Caesar would become a tyrant with this new title and popularity. On March 15, 44 BCE, a group of senators assassinated Caesar in the Senate, believing they were saving the Republic. In the end, however, the ruthless act plunged Rome into further chaos, and the Roman Empire was born. In response to Caesar’s death, his great nephew Octavian, who went on to become Augustus Caesar, the first Emperor of Rome. QUESTIONS: According to the reading, what were the characteristics of the Roman Senate? Who was Julius Caesar and what role did he play in the fall of the Roman Republic? Your answer must be in your own words- do not use direct quotes. Your answer must be a minimum of 75 words.
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