After the monarchy ended around 509 BC, the roman culture formed a republic that led to many changes that influenced the people and life as it were.
In the roman republic there were 2 consuls who acted as chief generals/commanders as well as law enforcers, and were elected for one year terms. A senate was formed of 300 of the older aristocrats and nobles, who were elected for life, and were chosen by the Censors. There were 2 Censors who would set taxes, and were responsible for the separating of classes. Censors and Consuls were chosen by an assembly called: Comitia Centriata, which was like the general assembly of Greece, and consisted of all male citizens of military age. …
