Which group had the greatest power in the roman republic?

Although at the early stages of the Roman Republic the aristocracy (patricians) dominated politics, as time passed, they started having the same political power as plebeians (patricians with no gens).

Even though they were both politically equal, patricians still had more social recognition and more wealth than plebeians, so they ended up buying control and influence over elected leaders.

they protect them in many ways.

most build a museums

give the museums money to support and finace and advertise there relgion.

cultivate talents such as cultural relics management and cultural relic protection and restoration.