How were Roman consuls different from praetors? A. Consuls served as the leaders and administrators of government,
while praetors were judges.
B. Consuls took the census and kept moral order, while the praetor
was an elected official of the plebeians.
C. The consul was appointed during a time of crisis, while the praetor
had authority over the government.
D. Any male citizen could choose to be a consul, while praetors had
to be appointed by the senate.