Cause and Consequence of the Roman Consuls

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Cause and Consequence of the Roman Consuls

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Consuls

Source A: Excerpt from Livy's History of Rome

'The Consuls were elected annually and held supreme civil and military authority, symbolizing the Republic's shared power.'

Provenance: Livy's historical account written in the 1st century BCE.

1.
Explain the role of Consuls in the Roman Republic. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the powers of Consuls with those of other Roman magistrates. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Causes of the Establishment of Consuls

Source B: Explanation from a history textbook

'The creation of Consuls was a response to the need for a system that balanced power and prevented any one individual from becoming too powerful.'

Provenance: Modern history textbook discussing Roman political reforms.

1.
Outline the main reasons why the Roman Republic introduced Consuls. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse how the establishment of Consuls might have affected Roman political stability. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Consequences of the Consuls' Leadership

Source C: Analysis from a historian

'The annual election of Consuls helped maintain a dynamic political environment, but it also meant leadership was often short-term and unpredictable.'

Provenance: Modern historian's analysis of Roman political structures.

1.
Explain the impact of the annual election cycle on the effectiveness of the Consuls. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the influence of Consuls on Roman politics with that of later Roman emperors. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Summary and Reflection

Reflect on the role of Consuls in shaping Roman political structures.

1.
Summarise the main causes that led to the creation of the Consuls and their long-term consequences for Roman governance. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse how the role of Consuls reflected Roman values and political ideals. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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1/1/2026
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