509 BC.established consular up two citizens who elected every year and be guided by the Senate. Constitutional complex gradually being developed. Centered on the principle of separation of powers and checks and balances. Except in emergency situations of the country. Government position is limited to one year. So that, in theory, be without any individual citizen can be overwhelming in practice. Roman society was hierarchical Evolution of the constitution of the Roman Republic has been heavily influenced by the struggle between the aristocratic land holdings of Rome. Whose ancestors back to the early history of the Roman Empire. Citizens - grassroots A much greater number Over time, The law, which provides absolute position of the Rome Masters Patricia canceled or lowered.And new elites took place from among the elite players. The leader of the Republican tradition and moral development, which need solid public services and patronage. Despite its limitations, the traditions and laws of the Republic to acquire the permanent political party. Roman politics was dominated by a handful of Roman leader. bodyguards; legates, both civil and military, usually of equestrian rank; and friends, ranging in age and experience, who accompanied him unofficially.[192]
Other officials were appointed as supervisors of government finances.[190] Separating fiscal responsibility from justice and administration was a reform of the Imperial era. Under the Republic, provincial governors and tax farmers could exploit local populations for personal gain more freely.[193] Equestrian procurators, whose authority was originally "extra-judicial and extra-constitutional," managed both state-owned property and the vast personal property of the emperor (res privata).[192] Because Roman government officials were few in number, a provincial who needed help with a legal dispute or criminal case might seek out any Roman perceived to have some official capacity, such as a procurator or a military officer, including centurions down to the lowly stationarii or military police