Gothic was once considered as an insult because of 'barbaric and rude' that is associated to the term. Gothic was an insult used to say back in Dark Ages originating from the word 'goths', the tribe that played an important role in plunging the Roman Empire into Dark Ages. Goths are described as 'barbaric, rude, and unpolished' hence came the word 'gothic'.
In the Roman republic the the wealthy and landed gentry were appointed to the Senate for life and had the real power.
The Roman Republic was an era of classical Roman Civilization that dated back to 509 BC, until 27 BC, with the establishment of the Roman Empire.
The Roman Republic had three different parts to its government: The Senate, The Consuls and The Assemblies.
Even though the other entities had power over trials, laws, war, elections, and so on, the Senate had control over money, administration and details of foreign policy, it had more control over day-to-day life of Romans, which may be considered the most important power, or even Real Power, as stated in the question.
The result and because of the stamp act crisis, it led
Americans to focus on primary issues in which one of those issue that is being
questioned by them is regarding to taxation in which it is being implemented
without any discussion or representation regarding that matter.
The correct answeris slash-and-burn. Hope this helps.