Comitia-Roman Assemblies

      In Ancient Rome,Comitia were assemblies of people which were summoned in groups to vote on proposals presented by magistrates.Dating from 500 B.C,Comitia performed different functions during various periods of Roman history.The earliest of such institution was the Comitia Curiata.

      It confirmed the selection of Roman kings.Later Comitia,such as the Comitia Centuriata(organized by wealth) and Comitia Tributa(organized by Tribes) voted on laws,established titles of authority and judged criminals.By 100 A.D the Comitias' legislative and judicial power were abolished.

      It is amazing that the Romans had a structured plan for everything and it greatly resembles todays governing ways.It can be called as the predecessor of modern governance.

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