Nthe roman republic the roman senators were elected every six years plebeians had the power to make and enforce laws the wealthy and landed gentry were appointed to the senate for life and had the real power caesar was the first among equals and controlled the judiciary

In the Roman republic the the wealthy and landed gentry were appointed to the Senate for life and had the real power.

The Roman Republic was an era during the classical Roman Civilization which took place from 509 BC, until 27 BC, with the establishment of the Roman Empire.

The governemet of The Roman Republic had three different bodies : The Senate, The Consuls and The Assemblies.

The Senate had control over money, administration and details of foreign policy, and more control over day-to-day life of Romans, which may be considered the most important power, or even Real Power.

the constitution gives congress the power to regulate commerce "among" the several states.