Structure of the Roman Senate

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What was the role of the Roman Senate?
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The Roman Senate was primarily a deliberative body, advising magistrates and holding significant influence over Roman policy and administration.
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Who were the members of the Roman Senate?
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The Senate was composed of Roman elites, primarily former magistrates and distinguished statesmen typically drawn from the patrician class.
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How many senators typically made up the Roman Senate during the Republic?
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During the Republic, the Senate generally consisted of around 300 members.
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When and how did one enter the Roman Senate?
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Members usually entered after holding a magistrate position, and appointments were made by consuls or censors.
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What were 'senatus consultum' in the Roman Senate system?
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'Senatus consultum' were advisory decrees issued by the Roman Senate, influencing legislative and executive decisions.
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