Multiple choice

Roman Senate was unpopular among the masses because

  1. of its hold of Patricians

  2. of corrupt senators

  3. they were not directly elected

  4. it was formed by rich men
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Explanation

The Roman Senate was dominated by the patrician class, which held hereditary power and influence. This exclusivity and the resulting lack of representation for the plebeians (the masses) made it a source of social tension.

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