The Roman Senate was comprised of patres (that is,the heads of old families),and wealthy members of the citizenry,or __________.

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The plebs, or plebeians, were the common people of ancient Rome who were not part of the patrician class. They were not allowed to participate in the Roman Senate until the 4th century BC when the plebeians gained political power and representation. Thus, the members of the Senate were comprised of patres and wealthy citizens who were not plebeians.

The Roman Senate Was Comprised of Patres (That Is,the Heads