Members of this institution wore a tunica clava, which was bordered with a thick strip of Tyrian Purple dye.
Because of superstition, this entity did not hold meetings more than a mile outside of the pomerium. Plebians who were forced into being conscripti became a part of it. Members of this institution wore a tunica clava, which was bordered with a thick strip of Tyrian Purple dye. After Caesar crossed the Rubicon, this group passed an "ultimate decree," essentially establishing martial law. Romulus first established this institution by choosing 100 men that eventually became the patrician class. The acronym "SPQR" represents the powers of this body and the people. For 10 points, identify this political institution that ran Rome along with the various assemblies.
Because of superstition, this entity did not hold meetings more than a mile outside of the pomerium.
Roman Senate