HISTORY 307 Study Guide - Potestas
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The powers of augustus / beginning of the empire. November 43 bc second triumvirate of octavian, mark antony, lepidus. 31 bc battle of actium (naval battle), octavian defeats antony. 27 bc octavian attends first meeting of the senate. Proconsulare (governor of a province) in syria, gaul, spain, cyprus. Given potestas (civil power) can call senate, offer legislation. Consuls/magistrate powers: collect money (controlled state finances, levies, power of war/peace, rule foreigners & citizens, can execute equestrians and senators in city limits. Censorship: record info, elevate or remove rank.
