Conquered people often times became prisoners or servants to the elite of the land they now belonged to.
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Robert E. Lee was a Confederate general who led the South's attempt at secession during the Civil War. He challenged Union forces during the war's bloodiest battles, including Antietam and Gettysburg, before surrendering to Union General Ulysses S
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It meant that they were high in authority and political power, higher than the kings and emperors.
As described, I am assuming that by "legislature" you mean "Congress" as in both the House and the Senate.
With that caveat, the correct answers are:
The leader of the House of Representatives is called the Speaker of the House.
Senators are elected for a six-year term.
