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Julius Caesar Notes Patricians Old noble families Wealthy middle class Had the power in Rome Fought among themselves for power During a crisis, one could become dictator Consuls 2 were elected at a time, one was Senior Consul and one was Junior Consul One year term Commanders-in-chief of the army Held all executive power Presided over the Senate and all elections Each consul could veto the other Senate 600 members Selected by Consuls Either a patrician or a wealthy citizen Decrees became law unless vetoed by the Tribunes Tribunes Plebeians who were elected Could veto the Senate Immune to arrest Many were assassinated Mark Antony One of Caesar’s best friends Great general Popular with the army and the Roman people Marcus Brutus Fought with Pompey against Caesar in Rome’s Civil War Was pardoned by Caesar Was given a key position in Caesar’s new government Descendant of Junius Brutus who overthrew the last king of Rome, Tarquin, who was a tyrant Felt obligated to protect the Republic of Rome Cassius General Fought with Pompey against Caesar in Rome’s Civil War Surrendered his fleet to Caesar Was pardoned by Caesar Was made a court administrator by Caesar