Consuls vs Emperor

Ancient Roman leaders

Social Studies 3
 The emperor
Definition
The Roman emperor was the ruler of the Roman
Empire during the imperial period (starting in 27 BC).

List of ancient Roman Emperors

Julius caesar, Augustus, Calligula
The consuls
Defiition

A consul held the highest elected political office of the

Roman Republic (509 to 27 BC)

Each year, the citizens of Rome elected two consuls to

serve jointly for a one-year term.

There were two consuls in order to create a check on

the power of any individual.

List of ancient Roman Consuls