Question
Roman governors were granted this concept, which permitted them to act as the final authority within their province and over their legions. For 10 points each:
[10h] Name this concept, a form of authority distinct from auctoritas and potestas held by magistrates to command Roman armies. This concept did not apply within the city of Rome itself.
ANSWER: imperium
[10e] Imperium was one form of authority wielded by these officials, the highest office during the Roman Republic. Two men were elected to single terms in this office.
ANSWER: consul
[10m] Imperium was also held by people of this title directly below consul in the cursus honorum. Men with this title presided over a court with the authority of potestas and began their term with an edict declaring their principles.
ANSWER: praetor (“pray-tor”) [accept praetor peregrinus or praetor urbanus]
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