Why Were Tribunes Of The Plebeians So Powerful?
Why Were Tribunes Of The Plebeians So Powerful? These tribunes had the power to convene and preside over the Concilium Plebis (people’s assembly); to summon the senate; to propose legislation; and to intervene on behalf of plebeians in legal matters; but the most significant power was to veto the actions of the consuls and other