How Julius Caesar Became Too Powerful For His Own Good

14. Alienating Traditional Elites

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 consolidation of power alienated traditional elites, leading to resentment among the Senate and contributing to the political climate that resulted in his assassination. For more information, see the Encyclopedia Britannica’s article on Julius Caesar (britannica.com).