1. Senate as Opposition
... , in which Augustus probably had a lot of influence, presided over what issues the senate could actually debate. Augustus also encouraged competition, retaining the glamour of the consulship and reducing the length of consulships from one year to 6 months after 5 BC. He also increased competition for Praetorships, increasing the functions of a Praetor; 2 were appointed to manage the state treasury, and three ex ... ...
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