... to for one another. By each completing their duties the system always worked out. Bu emphasizing stability and duty the system mirrored the Roman thought that society relied heavily on people faithfully following through their duties to one another. These moral values helped the rise of the republic ... death and to escape his own slaughter Gaius had one of his soldiers slice his throat. The violent deaths of these brothers produced a crisis in Roman politics. At that point the elite split up into two separate groups, the populares who supported "the common people and interest" and the o...

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... hence the Jugurthine War. During this conflict the Romans found a tremendous advantage, as well as a boost in popularity for Marius, the military leader. Before the war started the Roman people were led by a senate, which consisted of various elected officials. Magistrates carried out many of the duties that needed to be done. These magistrates had to be elected by an Assembly. The ... . The first were two counsels. Next were the praetors. The most important though were the ten tribunes of plebs, who had the most power of all. (Sallust p. 16)Though the Roman Senate contained the majority...

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