What does that tell you about how Rome was ruled, and how is that different from a monarchy?

Rome, in its earliest days, was governed by kings. However, Ancient Rome was to develop its own form of government that allowed the Romans to govern themselves. ... Citizens of Rome would gather at an assembly to elect their own officials. The chief officials of Rome were called consuls and there were two of them.The Roman monarchy was overthrown around 509 BCE, during a political revolution that resulted in the expulsion of Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, the last king of Rome. ... Subsequently, all Tarquins were exiled from Rome and an interrex and two consuls were established to lead the new republic

Explanation:

to extend a country’s power and influence