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 2. How was the Struggle of the Orders influential on later Roman politics?

The Struggle of the orders was a political conflict between the common people of Rome and their Aristocratic leaders. In 449 BCE Roman civilians wanted to begin running for elected offices in the Roman government.  Rome was fighting with a neighboring city at this time so the soldiers went on a strategic strike for the right to run for office. As a result, the "tribune to the plebs" was formed. As time passed the citizens of Rome became equal with their formerly-aristocratic leaders. These events helped create a more democratic Roman government.  The Plebian Tribune helped to create democracy in the Roman Empire.  Whenever a new law was passed its finalization would have to be approved by popular assembly, so if a law was not liked it was vetoed. Elected officials were also selected by popular assembly. To make sure that the official elected didn’t gain too much power new officials were elected annually.