How Julius Caesar Became Too Powerful For His Own Good

11. Weakening Republican Safeguards

By accumulating multiple offices, bypassing term limits, and flooding the Senate with his supporters, Julius Caesar eroded the Republican system of checks and balances. This was unacceptable in the eyes of many senators who feared a return to the days of authoritarian kings who abused their powers. For more information, see the Encyclopedia Britannica’s article on Julius Caesar.