2how did the shift from republic to empire affect the government of
rome?
the larger territory made it easier for rome to rule, as the
number of senators increased.
the consuls lost power under the new emperors, and the
senate was likewise reduced in power over time.
the senate gained more power in the empire, as the new
emperors didn't care about governing and let the senators do
what they wanted.
the roman government achieved less and collapsed because
the senate was in constant conflict with the emperor and the
consuls.