tribune

Tribune Position shared by 10 elected officials in the Republic. Could convene Plebeian council, call forth Senate and overall thier task was to protect people agaisnt oppression. Elected by the Commitia centuriata, the Roman voting population.

Of the Plebs- Early 5th century. the tribunes of the Plebs had thier own authority and were recognized as the leaders of the plebeian body

Military Tribunes- "of the soliders"- served in groups of three or four but then this was increased to 6 in most years.