Question

why do you this Napoleon used the ancient Roman term first consul to define his new role in the government?

Answer 1

Napoleon used the ancient Roman term first consul due to the fact that he wanted to become a dictator like in Ancient Rome, wherein he also had seized power through the Military force just like Caesar, the dictator of Rome. He also dreamed of having an empire, which was strong as what the Romans had and he wanted to have the control over his dreamed empire.