What was the role of a dictator in the Roman Republic?
Q: What was the role of a dictator in the Roman Republic?
A: A dictator was the senior magistrate of the Roman Republic who had the full authority of the state to deal with a military emergency or to undertake a specific duty.
Q: How long could a dictator hold their position?
A: A dictator had to resign once their task was done, or after six months.
Q: What was the power of the Tribune of the Plebs over a dictator?
A: The power of the Tribune of the Plebs to veto a dictator's actions was extremely limited.
Q: Why were limitations placed on a dictator's powers?
A: Limitations were placed on a dictator's powers to prevent the dictatorship from threatening the state itself.
Q: When were no dictators appointed for over a century in the Roman Republic?
A: No dictators were appointed for over a century after the Second Punic War.
Q: Who revived the idea of appointing dictators in the Roman Republic after over a century?
A: The idea of appointing dictators was revived by Sulla and later by Caesar.
Q: Was the office of a dictator formally abolished in the Roman Republic?
A: Yes, the office of a dictator was formally abolished after the death of Caesar and was not revived under the Empire.
