Question

All of the following powers were exercised by the roman senate during the Republic EXCEPT

a. appointing dictators
b. administering conquered territories
c. taking the census for purposes of taxation and voting
d. choosing consuls.

Answer 1

The correct answer is : C. taking the census for purposes of taxation and voting

Answer 2

All of the following powers were exercised by the roman senate during the Republic except "a. appointing dictators," since dictators almost always rose through force.