However, the plebeians were not entirely powerless. They could express their disapproval of the government by refusing to serve in the army or by going on strike. In addition, the plebeians had their own assembly, the Plebeian Council, which could pass resolutions that were binding on the Roman Senate.
Over time, the plebeians gained more rights and privileges. In 494 BC, they won the right to elect their own tribunes, who could veto laws passed by the Roman Senate. In 367 BC, they won the right to hold political office. By the end of the 3rd century BC, the plebeians were fully integrated into the Roman government and had equal rights and privileges with the patricians.
The plebeians played an important role in the development of the Roman Republic. Their struggles for rights and privileges helped to create a more democratic government that was more responsive to the needs of all Roman citizens.