Question

1 which details indicate that the ancient roman senate wanted power? choose three.

• they overthrew the monarchy
• they set up a new government and called it a republic
• they did not give plebeians power in the new government
• the kings power went to the consuls
• the consuls had to listen to the senate

Explanation:

1. "They did not give plebeians power in the new government" shows the senate (dominated by patricians) kept power from lower classes, seeking to retain control.
2. "The king's power went to the consuls" - but consuls were influenced by the senate, so this transfer was part of the senate's power - grabbing as they controlled the consuls' actions.
3. "The consuls had to listen to the senate" directly shows the senate's authority over the executive (consuls), indicating their desire for power.

"They overthrew the monarchy" was to end monarchical rule, not directly about the senate wanting power (it was a step to establish their own power - sharing system). "They set up a new government and called it a republic" is about the form of government, not the senate's power - seeking actions.

Answer:

• They did not give plebeians power in the new government
• The king's power went to the consuls
• The consuls had to listen to the senate