Emperors of Rome cover image

Episode CLXXXVIII - How to Win a Consular Election

Emperors of Rome

CHAPTER

The Consulship

Consulship is the top magistracy that you can aspire to rome. It's a limited term, much more limited than any terms we have in modern democracies. There are limits on this, not just the one year term, but also the fact that there are two consuls and they can veto one another. This leads to some curtailment of power - ideally duing the republic with checks and balances.

00:00
Transcript
Play full episode

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
App store bannerPlay store banner