Magistracies (Nova Roma)

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'''Magistracies''' are the executive offices of [[Nova Roma]]. They can be classified in several ways.
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'''Magistracies''' are the executive offices of [[Nova Roma]]. Central [[:Category:Magistrates (Nova Roma)|magistrates]] are the elected and appointed officials responsible for the maintenance and conduct of the affairs of [[Res publica Novae Romae|state]]. The office of [[:Category:Governors (Nova Roma)|governors]] is a magistracy effective only within the administration of a [[Provincia (Nova Roma)|province]]. Nova Roman magistracies can be classified in several ways.
  
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==Ordinary and extraordinary magistracies==
  
==Ordinary and Extraordinary Magistracies==
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The '''ordinary magistracies''' (''magistratus ordinarii'') are those which are filled every year by regular elections. They are the:
  
The '''ordinary magistracies''' (''magistratus ordinarii'') are those which are filled every year by regular elections. They are:
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*[[Consul (Nova Roma)|Consulatus]]
 
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*[[Praetor (Nova Roma)|Praetura]]
*The [[Consul (Nova Roma)|Consulatus]]
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*[[Aedilis Curulis (Nova Roma)|Aedilitas Curulis]]
*The [[Praetor (Nova Roma)|Praetura]]
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*[[Aedilis Plebis (Nova Roma)|Aedilitas Plebis]]
*The [[Aedilis Curulis (Nova Roma)|Aedilitas Curulis]]
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*[[Quaestor (Nova Roma)|Quaestura]]
*The [[Aedilis Plebis (Nova Roma)|Aedilitas Plebis]]
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*[[Vigintisexviratus]]
*The [[Quaestor (Nova Roma)|Quaestura]]
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*The [[Vigintisexviratus]]
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Although the [[Tribunus Plebis (Nova Roma)|Tribunatus Plebis]] is not technically classified as a magistracy, in practice it is one of the ordinary magistracies.
 
Although the [[Tribunus Plebis (Nova Roma)|Tribunatus Plebis]] is not technically classified as a magistracy, in practice it is one of the ordinary magistracies.
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Though the [[Censor (Nova Roma)|Censura]] is considered an ordinary magistracy, it was filled only in every five years (in some cases not even then), and their term of office lasted 18 months, therefore it is between the ordinany and the extraordinary magistracies.
 
Though the [[Censor (Nova Roma)|Censura]] is considered an ordinary magistracy, it was filled only in every five years (in some cases not even then), and their term of office lasted 18 months, therefore it is between the ordinany and the extraordinary magistracies.
  
The '''extraordinary magistracies''' (''magistratus extraordinarii'') are those which are filled only when they are needed. They are:
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The '''extraordinary magistracies''' (''magistratus extraordinarii'') are those which are filled only when they are needed. They are the:
  
*The [[Dictator (Nova Roma)|Dictatura]]
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*[[Dictator (Nova Roma)|Dictatura]]
*The [[Interrex (Nova Roma)|Interregnum]]
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*[[Interrex (Nova Roma)|Interregnum]]
  
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==Higher and lower magistracies==
  
==Higher and Lower Magistracies==
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The '''higher magistracies''' (''magistratus maiores'') are those which are most senior in rank. They are elected by the highest of the popular assemblies, the [[Comitia centuriata (Nova Roma)|comitia centuriata]]. The higher magistracies, in decreasing order of ''[[potestas]]'', are the:
  
The '''higher magistracies''' (''magistratus maiores'') are those which are most senior in rank. They are elected by the highest of the popular assemblies, the [[Comitia centuriata (Nova Roma)|comitia centuriata]]. The higher magistracies, in decreasing order of ''[[potestas]]'', are:
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*[[Consul (Nova Roma)|Consulatus]]
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*[[Praetor (Nova Roma)|Praetura]]
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*[[Censor (Nova Roma)|Censura]]
  
*The [[Consul (Nova Roma)|Consulatus]]
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The higher magistracies can also be classified after the degree of ''[[auctoritas]]'' they have. The higher magistracies, in decreasing order of ''auctoritas'', are the:
*The [[Praetor (Nova Roma)|Praetura]]
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*The [[Censor (Nova Roma)|Censura]]
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The higher magistracies can also be classified after the degree of ''[[auctoritas]]'' they have. The higher magistracies, in decreasing order of ''auctoritas'', are:
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*[[Censor (Nova Roma)|Censura]]
 
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*[[Consul (Nova Roma)|Consulatus]]
*The [[Censor (Nova Roma)|Censura]]
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*[[Praetor (Nova Roma)|Praetura]]
*The [[Consul (Nova Roma)|Consulatus]]
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*The [[Praetor (Nova Roma)|Praetura]]
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The rest are '''lower magistracies''' (''magistratus minores''):
 
The rest are '''lower magistracies''' (''magistratus minores''):
  
*The [[Aedilis Curulis (Nova Roma)|Aedilitas Curulis]]
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*[[Aedilis Curulis (Nova Roma)|Aedilitas Curulis]]
*The [[Aedilis Plebis (Nova Roma)|Aedilitas Plebis]]
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*[[Aedilis Plebis (Nova Roma)|Aedilitas Plebis]]
*The [[Quaestor (Nova Roma)|Quaestura]]
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*[[Quaestor (Nova Roma)|Quaestura]]
*The [[Vigintisexviratus]]
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*[[Vigintisexviratus]]
  
 
The [[Tribunus Plebis (Nova Roma)|Tribunatus Plebis]] is not technically classified as a magistracy, and it would not be correct to regard it as either a higher or a lower magistracy.
 
The [[Tribunus Plebis (Nova Roma)|Tribunatus Plebis]] is not technically classified as a magistracy, and it would not be correct to regard it as either a higher or a lower magistracy.
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The extraordinary magistracies are not classified as either higher or lower magistracies.
 
The extraordinary magistracies are not classified as either higher or lower magistracies.
  
==Magistracies With and Without Imperium==
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==Magistracies with and without imperium==
  
''[[Imperium]]'' is the highest form of executive power in the republic. The '''''magistratus cum imperio''''', those magistracies which carry not only ''potestas'' but also ''imperium'', in decreasing order of ''imperium'', are:
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''[[Imperium]]'' is the highest form of executive power in the republic. The '''''magistratus cum imperio''''', those magistracies which carry not only ''potestas'' but also ''imperium'', in decreasing order of ''imperium'', are the:
  
*The [[Consul (Nova Roma)|Consulatus]]
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*[[Consul (Nova Roma)|Consulatus]]
*The [[Praetor (Nova Roma)|Praetura]]
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*[[Praetor (Nova Roma)|Praetura]]
  
 
The [[Dictator (Nova Roma)|Dictator]] has an extraordinary ''imperium'' which exceeds the power of any of the ordinary magistrates, and could never be held legally responsible for any action during his time in office for any reason.  
 
The [[Dictator (Nova Roma)|Dictator]] has an extraordinary ''imperium'' which exceeds the power of any of the ordinary magistrates, and could never be held legally responsible for any action during his time in office for any reason.  
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'''Magistracies without ''imperium''''' mostly have the lesser power of ''[[potestas]]'':
 
'''Magistracies without ''imperium''''' mostly have the lesser power of ''[[potestas]]'':
  
*The [[Censor (Nova Roma)|Censura]]
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*[[Censor (Nova Roma)|Censura]]
*The [[Aedilis Curulis (Nova Roma)|Aedilitas Curulis]]
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*[[Aedilis Curulis (Nova Roma)|Aedilitas Curulis]]
*The [[Aedilis Plebis (Nova Roma)|Aedilitas Plebis]]
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*[[Aedilis Plebis (Nova Roma)|Aedilitas Plebis]]
*The [[Quaestor (Nova Roma)|Quaestura]]
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*[[Quaestor (Nova Roma)|Quaestura]]
*The [[Vigintisexviratus]]
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*[[Vigintisexviratus]]
  
 
The [[Tribunus Plebis (Nova Roma)|Tribuni Plebis]] have neither ''imperium'' nor ''potestas'' but the special power of ''[[tribunicia potestas]]''.
 
The [[Tribunus Plebis (Nova Roma)|Tribuni Plebis]] have neither ''imperium'' nor ''potestas'' but the special power of ''[[tribunicia potestas]]''.
  
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==Curule and non-curule magistracies==
  
==Curule and Non-Curule Magistracies==
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The '''curule magistracies''' (''magistratus curules'') are those whose holders are entitled by virtue of their office to sit on the curule chair (Latin ''sella curulis''), to wear the [[toga|''toga praetexta'']] and being proceeded by [[lictor (Nova Roma)|''lictores'']] and whose descendants are regarded as [[Nobilis (Nova Roma)|''nobiles'']]. They are the:
 
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The '''curule magistracies''' (''magistratus curules'') are those whose holders are entitled by virtue of their office to sit on the curule chair (Latin ''sella curulis'') and whose descendants are regarded as [[Nobilis (Nova Roma)|''nobiles'']]. They are:
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*The [[Dictator (Nova Roma)|Dictatura]]
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*[[Dictator (Nova Roma)|Dictatura]]
*The [[Interrex (Nova Roma)|Interregnum]]
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*[[Interrex (Nova Roma)|Interregnum]]
*The [[Censor (Nova Roma)|Censura]]
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*[[Censor (Nova Roma)|Censura]]
*The [[Consul (Nova Roma)|Consulatus]]
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*[[Consul (Nova Roma)|Consulatus]]
*The [[Praetor (Nova Roma)|Praetura]]
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*[[Praetor (Nova Roma)|Praetura]]
*The [[Aedilis Curulis (Nova Roma)|Aedilitas Curulis]]
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*[[Aedilis Curulis (Nova Roma)|Aedilitas Curulis]]
  
The '''non-curule magistrates''' are:
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The '''non-curule magistrates''' are the:
  
*The [[Aedilis Plebis (Nova Roma)|Aedilitas Plebis]]
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*[[Aedilis Plebis (Nova Roma)|Aedilitas Plebis]]
*The [[Quaestor (Nova Roma)|Quaestura]]
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*[[Quaestor (Nova Roma)|Quaestura]]
*The [[Vigintisexviratus]]
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*[[Vigintisexviratus]]
  
 
The [[Tribunus Plebis (Nova Roma)|Tribunatus Plebis]], not technically a magistracy at all, is not a curule office.
 
The [[Tribunus Plebis (Nova Roma)|Tribunatus Plebis]], not technically a magistracy at all, is not a curule office.
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==Vide==
 
==Vide==
  
* [[{{CURRENTYEAR}}|Current magistrates in Nova Roma]]
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*[[{{CURRENTYEAR}}|Current magistrates in Nova Roma]]
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*[[Magistrates|Magistracies in the ancient Rome]]
  
  
 
[[Category:Magistracies (Nova Roma)| Magistracies]]
 
[[Category:Magistracies (Nova Roma)| Magistracies]]

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Magistracies are the executive offices of Nova Roma. Central magistrates are the elected and appointed officials responsible for the maintenance and conduct of the affairs of state. The office of governors is a magistracy effective only within the administration of a province. Nova Roman magistracies can be classified in several ways.

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Ordinary and extraordinary magistracies

The ordinary magistracies (magistratus ordinarii) are those which are filled every year by regular elections. They are the:

Although the Tribunatus Plebis is not technically classified as a magistracy, in practice it is one of the ordinary magistracies.

Though the Censura is considered an ordinary magistracy, it was filled only in every five years (in some cases not even then), and their term of office lasted 18 months, therefore it is between the ordinany and the extraordinary magistracies.

The extraordinary magistracies (magistratus extraordinarii) are those which are filled only when they are needed. They are the:

Higher and lower magistracies

The higher magistracies (magistratus maiores) are those which are most senior in rank. They are elected by the highest of the popular assemblies, the comitia centuriata. The higher magistracies, in decreasing order of potestas, are the:

The higher magistracies can also be classified after the degree of auctoritas they have. The higher magistracies, in decreasing order of auctoritas, are the:

The rest are lower magistracies (magistratus minores):

The Tribunatus Plebis is not technically classified as a magistracy, and it would not be correct to regard it as either a higher or a lower magistracy.

The extraordinary magistracies are not classified as either higher or lower magistracies.

Magistracies with and without imperium

Imperium is the highest form of executive power in the republic. The magistratus cum imperio, those magistracies which carry not only potestas but also imperium, in decreasing order of imperium, are the:

The Dictator has an extraordinary imperium which exceeds the power of any of the ordinary magistrates, and could never be held legally responsible for any action during his time in office for any reason.

The power of the Interrex is hard to classify. Logically it ought to be imperium, because the constitutional duty of the Interrex is to preside over the election of the Consules, and this requires the convention of the Comitia Centuriata: only a magistrate with imperium can convene the Comitia Centuriata. However, strong custom prevents the Interrex from exercising the full range of imperium.

Magistracies without imperium mostly have the lesser power of potestas:

The Tribuni Plebis have neither imperium nor potestas but the special power of tribunicia potestas.

Curule and non-curule magistracies

The curule magistracies (magistratus curules) are those whose holders are entitled by virtue of their office to sit on the curule chair (Latin sella curulis), to wear the toga praetexta and being proceeded by lictores and whose descendants are regarded as nobiles. They are the:

The non-curule magistrates are the:

The Tribunatus Plebis, not technically a magistracy at all, is not a curule office.


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