The Master= Senators

No one really know how Senators took controlled of Pompeii. What do they do? Who are they? How do I become one? How are they important? You probably came for the answer of these questions. Find out the answers by reading below.

Why are there Senators? What are they?

Two Consuls sitting
 on their thrones

Assembly being hosted by the Senators

Senators are the government of Pompeii they all decide which rules and boundaries to create. They approve and disapprove laws made by the assembly. In an assembly all the Pompeian citizens above the age of 18 except for women vote for their laws and also ask for what they want to be improved. The assembly wasn't able to make a big difference as the Senators would deny it. The strongest power that the assembly had was that they could choose the two Consuls out of all the Senators. There are 300 Senates that take control in Pompeii. Consuls were also part of the Senators. Consuls gives advice to the Senators to help them make their decision. Usually there are 2 Consuls so they can disagree with each other. Senators serve offices throughout the empire. Everyone in Pompeii has to listen to the Senators. All Senates had to be useful and important to keep everything steady.

Senators and Magistrates gathered
 together for a  meeting

But how do I become a Senate?

To become a Senate you will have to have a high position of being a Magistrate. Magistrates helps the Senators keep their high level. Without the Magistrates, Senators would be powerless as they don't have the support from them. Magistrates help the Senators by collecting taxes, make decisions, defend the rights of the plebeians. Being a Senator is a very important job as you have to set rules and laws but at the same time you have to make sure that everyone is treated well. Magistrates contain Consuls (read above), Tribunes (defend rights of plebeians), Praetors (in charge of wars), Censors (collects and in charge of tax laws) and Aediles (public events).When a Senator you have to wear your uniform with pride (read more about the dressing here).