Question

In times of crisis, what were the consuls allowed to do? Appoint a dictator to rule instead of themselves Make laws without the consent of the Senate Overthrow the rulings of the judicial branch Have criminals executed without a legal trial

Answer 1

they appointed dictators to do the work while they took credit for it all.

Answer 2

The correct answer is Appoint a dictator to rule instead of themselves

The consul held the highest elected political office in ancient Rome and was considered the highest office to which a politician could be elected to. In times of crisis, they were allowed to name a dictator to rule for a period