How was power distributed and exercised in the Roman Empire? Consider the roles of the emperor, the Senate, and the army
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
a. The emperor held absolute power. He directed military, financial, and diplomatic policy. He did not tolerate dissent.
b. The emperor also held the position of High Priest, linking political power to religious authority. The cult of the emperor reinforced this association by promoting the divine status of the emperor.
c. The Senate lost its autonomy. Senators became administrators who implemented imperial policy.
d. Elites in the provinces could serve as senators.
e. The army's support was crucial for an emperor to rule.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word