Question

what was the term for the kings group of advisers, and how were they selected before the roman republic? the assembly, and they were elected by the people. the senate, and they were picked by the king. the assembly, and they were picked by the king. the senate, and they were elected by the people.

Explanation:

Before the Roman Republic (during the Roman Kingdom), the king's advisory body was the Senate. Its members were appointed directly by the king, typically from the patrician class, rather than being elected by the people or being the Assembly (which was a separate, broader citizen body with limited power in the Kingdom era).

Answer:

The Senate, and they were picked by the king.