Describe the structures and functions of roman republic government.

The senetors were mainly patriarchs who were part of the nobility later on the plebs middle xlass and low class citizens were given rights to join the goverment creating the plebeian council. They were allowed to be Tribunes who could veto any bill that could be passed by the Senate and could become a consul who had military power and control of romes armies until their 1 year term ended.

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