Senate

Senate

The body of the senate numbers 300, divided into 30 groups of 10 called decaren. Every decaren is led by a senior member of the senate. A person is eligible for membership in the senate at the age of 30. Any senator who 'stood too tall' over his peers was enough to get him settled quickly back down into an inconspicuous position, for fear of another monarchy, demagoguery, or rabble-rousing.

Membership in the senate is for life. To be considered for the senate, an individual must own property bringing in about 1 million silver pieces per year. This money can only be earned by profits from property holdings, and cannot be earned through commerce or trade.

Senators are appointed by, and can be expelled by, the magistrates called 'censors.' The "Cursus Honorum", or 'Way of Honor' is the established, traditional political path to become 'consul', the most actively potent magistrate in the state.

All magistracies are held for one-year terms, except for the censors, which are held for five years. Magistracies can be pro-rogued, or extended, beyond the one-year limit. This is generally done for consuls or praetors who are acting as governors of a province, or who are executing a war. Magistrates with positions that have 'imperium' are assumed to own the authority of their office and cannot be disputed or denied, provided they are acting within the limits of the office. The following magistracies possess 'imperium' (in decreasing order of authority): Dictator, Consul, Master of the Horse, Justice, Steward of the City.

The senate itself is a hot bed of controversy and intrigue within the city. Its meets within the Curia, a building that is home to the body that makes the laws which governs the entire republic.

#Cursus Honorum

The "Cursus Honorum", or 'Way of Honor' is the established, traditional political path to become 'consul', the most actively potent magistrate in the state.

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